Pickleball, a fusion of tennis, badminton and table tennis, has gained recognition as the fastest-growing recreational sport in the United States since 2019, and its popularity continues to soar on a global scale.
The escalating frequency of pickleball injuries has brought concerns about the safety of the popular sport to the forefront. A recent study revealed that approximately 90% of reported cases affected people 50 and older, with sprains and fractures making up nearly half of the injuries.
Breaking news: old people are fragile and taxing to the healthcare system
Also Medicare pays for anything so these people get way more services than they really need most the time as well.
$500 million in healthcare costs? So like 4-5 people with broken arms at current healthcare rates…
No. As with all questions in headlines. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betteridge's_law_of_headlines