Sporting Dutch people have never suffered so many shoulder injuries before

Shoulder injuries are prevalent in sports like tennis, padel, and fitness, with 23% of fitness injuries and 17% of tennis and padel injuries being shoulder-related. Femke Claessen, a sports physician, emphasizes the importance of targeted shoulder training to prepare for the demands of these sports. Although the number of shoulder injuries is rising, this is attributed to increased sports participation rather than a higher injury risk. The report indicates that over half of sports injuries require medical treatment, primarily from physiotherapists, with knee, ankle, and shoulder injuries being the most common. To reduce injury risk, gradual increases in activity levels are recommended.