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🚨 Pickleball's Popularity Comes at a Price 🎾👁️

As the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. hits 20M players, injuries—especially eye and orthopedic—are rising sharply 📈.

New data from JAMA Ophthalmology and JAMA News & Analysis reveal alarming trends: retinal detachments, fractures, falls, and more—mostly in players over 50 👵🧓.

Time to talk prevention: 🥽 eye protection, 🦶 proper footwear, 🏋️‍♂️ conditioning, and ✅ awareness.

Stay safe on the court—don't let fun turn into a fracture! 🛡️💥

#Pickleball #SportsMedicine #InjuryPrevention #Ophthalmology #PublicHealth

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