Pickle with a Doc
Love pickleball and want to keep playing without aches and pains? Join us for a relaxed pickleball event designed for active adults. Learn simple ways to prevent common pickleball injuries, warm up more effectively, and enjoy two hours of open play, with opportunities to ask an expert questions specific to your needs.
When: Tuesday, February 24th @ 10:30-12:30
Where: Home Court Pickleball (inside Original Strength Institute)
212 S. Main St., Fuquay Varina, NC
Who is this workshop for?
Pickleball enthusiasts - recreational or competitive
Adults who want to stay active without recurring aches or injuries
Players dealing with shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, or low back pain
Anyone interested in improving longevity and confidence on the court
What we’ll cover
The most common pickleball injuries I see in active adults
Why these injuries happen (and why rest alone doesn’t fix them)
The role of strength, mobility, and power in injury prevention
Simple movement concepts that support long-term pickleball performance
When aches and pains are “normal” vs when they’re a warning sign
Meet the Doc
Dr. Ned Bixby is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in helping active adults stay strong, pain-free, and confident in the sports they love. He works regularly with pickleball and tennis players who want to reduce injuries, improve movement, and continue playing long-term, not just rehab when something goes wrong.
His approach focuses on identifying movement limitations early and using targeted strength and performance strategies to support longevity on the court.
FAQs
Q: Is this hands-on or just a lecture?
A: This is primarily an educational workshop with movement demonstrations and time for questions. It is not individual treatment.
Q: Do I need to be injured to attend?
A: Not at all. This workshop is designed for both injury prevention and improving long-term movement health.
Q: Will I get personalized advice?
A: General recommendations will be shared during the session, with opportunities to ask questions. More specific guidance can be discussed individually after the event.
Q: Is this physical therapy?
A: No. This is an educational workshop and does not replace a physical therapy evaluation or treatment.
Q: Will we play pickleball?
A: Yes! Following a short introduction and a group warm up that is simple and easily repeatable before future play, we will have at least 90 minutes to play pickleball.
