Introduction:

padel is a growing and popular sport worldwide. However, the increase in the practice of this sport has led to an increase in related injuries.

Objective:

to determine which are the most injured body regions and tissues, as well as the main injuries related to the practice of padel; the risk factors and measures for their prevention.

Materials and methods:

a bibliographic search was carried out to address different aspects related to padel, the risk factors for injuries were also investigated and the existing prevention strategies were analyzed.

Results:

the results indicate that the weight of the paddle is a determining factor in the appearance of injuries, and it is recommended that it should not exceed 350 grams. In addition, differences in injuries between men and women have been identified, with women being more prone to ligament injuries and men to tendon or muscle injuries. Differences in injuries are also observed according to the level of play and experience of the players. Regarding injury prevention, it is recommended to perform strengthening, stability and proprioception exercises, as well as to work on technique and use appropriate equipment.

Conclusions:

it is important to implement evidence-based preventive strategies to reduce the risk of injuries and promote health in padel players.

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