Sure Shot Pickleball Injury Care Partnership: Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, the top-ranked orthopedic program in Illinois, has been named the official orthopedic provider for Sure Shot Pickleball in Naperville, Illinois. This new partnership gives more than 600 Sure Shot members easy access to world-class treatment for injuries common in the fast-growing sport.
Convenient Care for Players
Sure Shot Pickleball is located at 2244 Corporate Lane in Naperville. Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush operates a nearby clinic at 55 Shuman Boulevard, allowing players to get care close to home. The clinic offers treatment in all orthopedic specialties, along with physical therapy, imaging, and bracing or orthotics.
Dr. Jourdan Cancienne, a sports medicine surgeon at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, said the team is ready to help injured players.
“We are pleased to partner with Sure Shot to provide west suburban pickleball players an opportunity to get the best care. We treat many pickleball injuries from this sport and want to help all of our patients return to the court as safely and quickly as possible.”(Dr. Jourdan Cancienne)
Educating and Protecting Players
Tim Kelly, co-owner of Sure Shot Pickleball, said the partnership will also focus on preventing injuries.
“We’re very excited about this partnership with MOR. It offers an opportunity for MOR to not only help educate Sure Shot players about injury awareness and prevention but also provides efficient access to world-class care should an injury occur.”(Tim Kelly)
Pickleball’s Rapid Growth
According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, nearly 20 million Americans played pickleball in early 2025. This marks a 300 percent increase in participation over just three years, making it one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States.
Common Pickleball Injuries
While pickleball is fun and social, injuries are common. A 2023 study of more than 200 players found that 41.2% of injuries were caused by falling or diving for shots, 30% came from active play, and 5.4% were from overuse. Frequent injuries include Achilles tendinitis or tears, knee injuries, elbow tendinitis, shoulder injuries, ankle sprains, back strains, and wrist fractures.
Impact of the Partnership
The partnership between Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and Sure Shot Pickleball ensures that players have access to expert care and education. With pickleball continuing to grow, this collaboration may help players stay healthy, recover faster, and remain active in the sport for years to come.
News in Brief: Sure Shot Pickleball Injury Care Partnership
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush is now the official orthopedic provider for Sure Shot Pickleball in Naperville, Illinois. The partnership offers more than 600 players expert care, injury education, and prevention resources as pickleball grows rapidly, with nearly 20 million players nationwide and a rising risk of injuries on the court.
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