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Pickleball has become the fastest-growing sport in America, attracting both professional athletes and recreational players. Alongside the rise in participation, pickleball injuries are becoming more common, placing new demands on clinics and providers who manage musculoskeletal conditions.
Riley Newman’s season nearly ended in July after a severe adductor strain, an injury that often sidelines athletes for six to twelve weeks. Treated with SoftWave Therapy, he returned to the court the next day and went undefeated in New York. Following this breakthrough recovery, the Brooklyn Pickleball Team announced a new partnership with SoftWave to support players.
Riley Newman’s Four-Week Recovery Story
During a mid-season match, Riley Newman suffered an adductor strain that left the team concerned about their playoff chances. Recovery for this type of pickleball injury can often take several months, and the timing suggested he might miss the remainder of the season.
Through the team’s medical network, Newman was connected with a SoftWave provider. Using SoftWave’s patented broad-focused shockwave technology, therapy was initiated immediately. Within a day, he was back on the court and went undefeated during the MLP New York event. The rapid turnaround underscored his resilience and the value of advanced regenerative therapy in sports medicine.
How SoftWave Therapy Supports Sports Injury Healing
SoftWave Therapy uses a patented parabolic reflector applicator to deliver broad-focused shockwaves. This creates an optimized treatment field that spans up to 12 cm deep and 7 cm wide, reaching both superficial and deep tissue without causing microtrauma. These parallel shock waves trigger biological responses such as angiogenesis, modulation of inflammation, and activation of connective tissue, which support long-term tissue regeneration.
These mechanisms make SoftWave increasingly relevant in sports medicine, where fast recovery and safe treatment options are in demand. For providers treating sports and pickleball injuries, SoftWave aligns with the growing need for regenerative solutions that keep athletes active while supporting biological healing.
SoftWave is FDA 510(k) cleared for activation of connective tissue, temporary pain relief, temporary increase in local blood circulation, relief of minor muscle aches and pains, and different conditions such as diabetic foot ulcers and acute burns. Its role in sports medicine continues to expand as more clinics adopt it for musculoskeletal and athletic indications. Backed by medical research, it has earned recognition as an advanced tool for providers.
If you are evaluating technology for your practice, learn more about the Best Shockwave Therapy Machine for Providers.
SoftWave Partners With the Brooklyn Pickleball Team
The Brooklyn Pickleball Team’s partnership with SoftWave reflects the sport’s rapid growth and the increasing role of advanced therapies in athlete care. Pickleball has quickly moved from community courts to professional leagues, and with it comes an urgent need for innovative recovery options.
SoftWave’s sponsorship signals a commitment to supporting athletes and providers at every level. Stepping into the pickleball community signals SoftWave’s role as a partner in advancing performance, supporting rapid recovery, and expanding awareness of regenerative medicine in competitive sports.
Advance Sports and Musculoskeletal Care With SoftWave
Riley Newman’s rapid return to competition after an injury highlights the difference SoftWave Therapy can make in recovery. Clinics that incorporate SoftWave can support athletes, active patients, and those managing chronic musculoskeletal conditions with a proven, non-invasive solution.
Yet, SoftWave’s impact reaches much further. Clinics across orthopedics, physical therapy, urology, podiatry, and wound care rely on SoftWave to treat a wide range of conditions and improve patient outcomes. For providers, adopting SoftWave means expanding treatment options, supporting healing, and strengthening practice growth.
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