Say this title’s tongue twister 10 times. This title is not the only thing getting twisted. As Pickleball popularity grows, so do the reported injuries. The sport has popularized the injury of “pickleball elbow” – another name for “tennis elbow” or lateral epicondylitis. But, does heart health outweigh the risks? Pickleball 101 Pickleball is a fast growing sport that is a cross between tennis, badminton, and ping pong; it is played with a ball and special paddles, where the ball is hit back and forth over the net at an opponent. It is similar to tennis, but is considered less