EPISODE · Mar 21, 2025 · 1H 7M
How to Stop Pickleball Injuries Before They Happen (And Recover Like a Pro!) With Albert Ibanez
from Dinks On Tap: The Happy Hour Pickleball Podcast · host Casie & Lauren
Are you stretching the wrong way? You might think a quick quad stretch before a match is enough, but according to soft tissue specialist Albert Ibanez, most players are skipping the real key to pickleball injury prevention… and it's not what you’d expect. Albert, known as the Muscle Whisperer, has worked on countless athletes, including some of the best pickleball players in Dallas. In this episode, he reveals why so many players struggle with chronic shoulder, elbow, and lower back pain and how small changes in your stretching routine can help you play longer and feel better. One game-changing tip? If you're not doing an ice bath for athletes after intense play, you’re missing out on faster muscle recovery and better performance. But don’t worry, Albert also shares easy alternatives for those of us who hate freezing water. Listen now and learn how to keep your muscle health in check, stay pain-free, and keep dinking like a pro. Cheers, Casie & Lauren Let’s keep the conversation going! Connect with us: Instagram: @dinksontap Facebook: @DinksonTap Website: dinksontap.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Are you stretching the wrong way? You might think a quick quad stretch before a match is enough, but according to soft tissue specialist Albert Ibanez, most players are skipping the real key to pickleball injury prevention… and it's not what you’d expect. Albert, known as the Muscle Whisperer, has worked on countless athletes, including some of the best pickleball players in Dallas. In this episode, he reveals why so many players struggle with chronic shoulder, elbow, and lower back pain and how small changes in your stretching routine can help you play longer and feel better. One game-changing tip? If you're not doing an ice bath for athletes after intense play, you’re missing out on faster muscle recovery and better performance. But don’t worry, Albert also shares easy alternatives for those of us who hate freezing water. Listen now and learn how to keep your muscle health in check, stay pain-free, and keep dinking like a pro. Cheers, Casie & Lauren Let’s keep the conversation going! Connect with us: Instagram: @dinksontap Facebook: @DinksonTap Website: dinksontap.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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