02/24/2026
Pickleball is exploding in Tacoma — and so are overuse injuries.
The 3 most common I’m seeing:
• Knee pain (often labeled “just arthritis”)
• Pickleball elbow
• Calf strains and partial tears
What concerns me most isn’t the injury.
It’s the delay.
Being told to “just rest.”
Waiting weeks for imaging.
Trying rehab without knowing exactly which structure is injured.
That’s how acute pain becomes chronic.
At Physician Coach, every injury evaluation begins with diagnostic ultrasound during your appointment — so we can see exactly what’s going on in real time.
And when appropriate, we can begin ultrasound-guided treatment in the SAME visit — including PRP, prolotherapy, or needle tenotomy.
No guessing.
No unnecessary delay.
No automatic “stop playing.”
Just clarity, precision, and a plan to get you back on the court stronger than before.
If you’re in Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Puyallup, or University Place and dealing with persistent pickleball pain — appointments are available the same week.
Stop guessing.
Start playing.
