Luís Diogo Campos

Luís Diogo Campos


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

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19 September 2025 in Medicina
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Ricardo Maia FerreiraRicardo Maia Ferreira
Ricardo Maia Ferreira
LFLuís Gonçalves Fernandes
Luís Gonçalves Fernandes
LCLuís Diogo Campos
Luís Diogo Campos
Rui Soles GonçalvesRui Soles Gonçalves
Rui Soles Gonçalves
Background and Objectives: Padel is becoming an increasingly popular sport, yet epidemiological data on sport-related musculoskeletal injury in Portuguese practitioners are limited. This study aimed to provide a comprehensive epidemiological analysis of Padel practitioners in Portugal to fill this gap. Materials and Methods: A nationwide self-reported questionnaire was administered to Portuguese Padel practitioners. The questionnaire covered sociodemographic, occupational, and health-related items. Results: Overall, 69.2% of respondents reported at least one lifetime Padel injury (mean 2.1 ± 1.2 injuries per injured athlete). Estimated injury incidence was 3.4 ± 4.7 injuries per 1000 h of exposure for the total sample (6.1 ± 4.9 per 1000 h among injured athletes). Tendinous (35.6%) and muscular (26.1%) injuries predominated. Most affected anatomical sites were the elbow (18.0%), ankle (16.6%), knee (12.5%), and shoulder (10.5%). Injuries most frequently occurred during training (32.9%) and were commonly attributed to fatigue/overload (24.1%). Reported severity was commonly moderate to severe (most frequent absences: 3–4 weeks and 1–3 months); physiotherapy was the principal management approach. Multivariable analyses identified several associations of practical relevance: higher body mass index was linked to greater overall injury risk (and specifically neck injuries); female sex was associated with higher odds of muscular injuries; years of Padel experience and equipment characteristics (e.g., number of overgrips) showed site-specific associations; and instructor supervision correlated with greater warm-up adherence and lower odds of elbow injury. Playing surface also influenced risk patterns. Conclusions: Portuguese Padel practitioners in this study experience a substantial burden of predominantly tendinous and muscular injuries concentrated at the elbow and lower limb. Athlete factors, exposure, surface, equipment, and supervision represent modifiable targets for multidisciplinary prevention and rehabilitation strategies.