What’s the ‘Dill’ with Pickleball? PTs Talk Injury Trends & Opportunity

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America — especially with older adults. But with its explosive popularity comes a wave of injuries. PTs Diane Fleming and Kristin Walls join the show to share insights from their CSM 2026 session, covering:Why pickleball matters in geriatrics AND sportsCommon injury patterns PTs should be ready forThe SAFE exam and its use in screening athletic older adultsAdvice for PTs pitching fun, nontraditional sessionsWhat it looks like when two PTs present... in costume???? Includes a rapid-fire game: “Pickle or Pass”???? Sponsors MentionedPRE-ROLL: ???? SaRA Health — Remote care via text, easy RTM, no app needed. sarahealth.comMID-ROLL: ???? Empower EMR — Clean workflows, faster notes, real support. empoweremr.comPARTING SHOT: ???? U.S. Physical Therapy — Build your future in PT. usph.com