Padel is one of the fastest-growing sports in the UK, but its explosive movements, rapid changes of direction, and repetitive overhead shots can place significant stress on the body.
At LG Physiotherapy, Ultrasound & Injection Clinic, we regularly assess and treat padel players suffering from:
- Tennis elbow
- Shoulder pain
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Knee pain
- Achilles tendon problems
- Ankle sprains
- Lower back pain
Many of these injuries are caused by overuse, poor movement mechanics, inadequate recovery, or returning to play too quickly after injury.
Our clinic combines advanced physiotherapy assessment, diagnostic ultrasound scanning, rehabilitation, and ultrasound-guided injections to accurately diagnose the source of pain and deliver targeted treatment plans.
Why Accurate Diagnosis Matters in Padel Injuries
Many padel injuries are misdiagnosed or treated too late.
For example:
- “Tennis elbow” may actually involve tendon degeneration
- Shoulder pain may involve bursitis, impingement, or rotator cuff pathology
- Achilles pain may be caused by tendinopathy rather than muscle strain
- Knee pain may involve tendon irritation, inflammation, or joint degeneration
At LG Physiotherapy Services, diagnostic ultrasound scanning allows us to assess muscles, tendons, ligaments, bursae, and joints in real time to improve diagnostic accuracy and guide the most appropriate treatment plan.
This helps avoid unnecessary delays in treatment and allows rehabilitation to be tailored specifically to the injured tissue.
Common Padel Injuries We Treat
Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow is one of the most common padel injuries due to repetitive gripping and backhand loading.
Symptoms often include:
- Pain on the outside of the elbow
- Reduced grip strength
- Pain after matches
- Difficulty lifting objects
Treatment may include:
- Physiotherapy rehabilitation
- Tendon loading programmes
- Manual therapy
- Diagnostic ultrasound assessment
- Ultrasound-guided injection therapy where appropriate
Shoulder Pain & Rotator Cuff Injuries
Repeated overhead smashing places high stress on the shoulder complex.
Common diagnoses include:
- Rotator cuff tendinopathy
- Shoulder impingement
- Subacromial bursitis
- Calcific tendinopathy
Using diagnostic ultrasound, we can assess the rotator cuff dynamically and identify inflammation, tendon pathology, or bursitis during the appointment.
For persistent inflammatory conditions, ultrasound-guided injections may help reduce pain and improve rehabilitation outcomes when combined with physiotherapy.
Knee Pain
Padel places repetitive stress through the knees due to lunging, pivoting, and sudden acceleration.
We commonly assess:
- Patellar tendinopathy
- Knee osteoarthritis
- Meniscus irritation
- Bursitis
Our approach focuses on:
- Accurate diagnosis
- Strength rehabilitation
- Movement correction
- Load management
- Injection therapy where clinically appropriate
The Benefits of Ultrasound-Guided Injections
Ultrasound guidance improves injection accuracy by allowing clinicians to visualise the target tissue in real time.
At LG Physiotherapy Ultrasound & Injection Clinic, ultrasound-guided injections are used for selected musculoskeletal conditions including:
- Tennis elbow
- Shoulder bursitis
- Frozen shoulder
- Plantar fasciitis
- Tendinopathies
- Knee osteoarthritis
These injections are always combined with rehabilitation and management planning rather than used as a standalone “quick fix.”
Physiotherapy Is Essential for Long-Term Recovery
Pain relief alone is not enough.
Without addressing:
- Strength deficits
- Poor movement patterns
- Mobility restrictions
- Training errors
…many padel injuries return quickly.
That’s why rehabilitation forms a core part of our treatment approach. Our physiotherapy programmes are designed to:
- Improve movement quality
- Restore strength
- Reduce reinjury risk
- Improve athletic performance
- Support long-term recovery
Same-Day Assessment, Diagnosis & Treatment
One of the major advantages of our clinic is the ability to provide:
- Clinical assessment
- Diagnostic ultrasound
- Rehabilitation planning
- Ultrasound-guided injections
…within the same appointment where clinically appropriate.
This allows patients to receive faster answers, earlier treatment, and a clearer recovery plan.
When Should You Seek Assessment?
You should seek professional assessment if you experience:
- Pain during or after padel
- Persistent stiffness
- Swelling
- Weakness
- Reduced mobility
- Recurring injuries
- Symptoms limiting performance
Early assessment and treatment can often prevent minor injuries becoming long-term problems.
Book a Padel Injury Assessment
At LG Physiotherapy, Ultrasound & Injection Clinic, we specialise in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal injuries using advanced physiotherapy, diagnostic ultrasound scanning, physiotherapy techniques and ultrasound-guided injections.
Whether you’re dealing with elbow pain, shoulder problems, knee pain, or recurring sports injuries, our goal is to help you recover quickly, move confidently, and return to sport safely.Book online or call us on 01268 203574
