PLAY MORE.
HURT LESS.
Your guide to padel, injury prevention and recovery. Play with confidence, with trusted physiotherapy support in Malta when you need it.
Education here. Individual assessment there.
WHERE DOES
IT HURT?
Every game asks something of your body. Explore common areas of pain and understand your next step.
PADEL ELBOW
Understand repetitive forearm loading, grip and the patterns of elbow pain that may need assessment.
Understand elbow pain
Explore symptoms. Not a diagnosis.
NEW TO THE COURT
Build good habits from your first serve.
HERE EVERY WEEK
Understand the demands of your game.
PLAYING TO COMPETE
Prepare, recover and return with confidence.
COMMON PADEL INJURIES
Quick turns. Repeated swings. Explosive movement. Learn what your body may be telling you.
Padel elbow
Understand repetitive forearm loading, grip and the patterns of elbow pain that may need assessment.
Shoulder pain
A practical guide to overhead loading, shoulder strength, mobility and when to seek help.
Knee pain
Learn about knee demands on court, load management and signs that warrant assessment.
Ankle sprains
A guide to lateral movement, sprains, balance and readiness to return to padel.
MOVE. RECOVER.
RETURN.
Physiotherapy starts with understanding you. Your symptoms, your movement and the game you want to get back to.
BACK TO YOUR GAME.
Explore return to padelRestore movement
Rebuild capacity
Return gradually
Illustrative padel scene, not a listed venue.
NEW GAME.
GOOD START.
Curious about padel? Learn the rules, understand the walls and get ready for your first game. No experience required.
Explore all padel guidesA BETTER-INFORMED GAME.
A practical warm-up before padel
General preparation ideas for shoulders, hips, legs and court movement.
Read guideStrength training for padel
General principles for shoulders, forearms, trunk, hips and lower limbs.
Read guideHow to recover after a padel match
Sleep, hydration, food and load awareness after time on court.
Read guideReturn to padel after injury: more than pain relief
A gradual route back through strength, control, confidence and court-specific movement.
Read guide
LINDA VIKTORSSON
Physiotherapist · Doctor St Julian’s Clinic
Linda Viktorsson is a physiotherapist with approximately 17 years of experience in public and private clinics and hospitals, and is licensed in Malta and Sweden.
She specialises in pain relief, injury treatment, rehabilitation, mobility and recovery, working from an individual assessment rather than a fixed treatment package.
Her experience includes sports and overuse injuries, post-operative rehabilitation and long-term mobility conditions, with treatment adjusted as recovery progresses.
Appointments and clinical care are provided by Doctor St Julian’s Clinic.
LET’S CLEAR
THINGS UP.
A little understanding goes a long way. These answers are general guidance, not a diagnosis.
What is padel?
Padel is primarily a doubles racket sport played on an enclosed court. Solid perforated rackets, an underarm serve and glass-wall rebounds give it a distinctive style of play.
Why does my elbow hurt after padel?
Repeated gripping and racket loading can contribute to elbow symptoms. Pain can have several causes, so persistent or worsening symptoms need an individual assessment rather than an online diagnosis.
Is padel hard on the knees?
Lunges, turns and braking ask the knees to absorb force. Your fitness, playing load and previous symptoms affect how you tolerate these demands. Padel is not automatically harmful to knees or universally safer than tennis.
Can physiotherapy help with padel injuries?
Physiotherapy may help assess pain, restore mobility and strength, manage load and prepare for a return to court. What is appropriate depends on your individual assessment.
Should I stop playing if I have pain?
Do not keep playing through severe or worsening pain. Reduce or pause the activity that aggravates symptoms and seek advice if pain persists, affects daily life or follows a significant injury.
How long does recovery take?
There is no single recovery timeline. The nature of the problem, severity, your health and the demands of your game all matter. Readiness includes strength, control and confidence, not just pain relief.
Do I need a GP referral?
Referral requirements and appointment availability should be confirmed directly with Doctor St Julian’s Clinic. This portal does not set the clinic’s booking policies.Check with the clinic
Pain keeping you off court?
Persistent or worsening symptoms deserve an individual assessment. Find your next step with Doctor St Julian’s Clinic.