Play Smart, Play Long: Pickleball Injury Prevention for Active Older Adults

Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports for active older adults. However, the quick lateral movements, sudden stops, and overhead shots can take a toll on joints and increase fall risk if your body isn’t prepared. Led by a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy, this hands-on workshop covers the most common pickleball injuries and how to prevent them, safe falling techniques, a proper warm-up and cool-down routine, and targeted strength exercises for your hips, knees, and shoulders.

Instructor: Dr. Jenna Ugorowski

Dr. Jenna Ugorowski believes that staying active safely is the key to a lifetime of movement, confidence, and independence. She is passionate about helping people enjoy the sports and activities they love while protecting their joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons.

Holding a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the Mayo Clinic (2015) alongside years of experience leading group fitness, Jenna brings a sharp clinical eye to injury prevention. Her class focuses on movement patterns, targeted strength work, and fall-prevention strategies designed to keep pickleball players and everyday movers off the sidelines and in the game. She guides participants through proper form, safe falling techniques, and practical home exercises to protect hips, knees, and shoulders.

Jenna is excited to help participants keep pursuing what they love, safely and confidently, for years to come.