Newest Sports Injury Prevention Book Responds to Acute Rise in Pickleball Popularity & Injuries, Provides Insights from In-Demand Health Expert
Bridgewater, N.J. (Sept. 10, 2025) – John Gallucci Jr., President & CEO of JAG Physical Therapy, launches his third sports injury guide and fourth overall book today, titled Pickleball Pickleball Pickleball: Don’t Get Hurt!, now available for purchase on Amazon. As pickleball continues its reign as America’s fastest growing sport, Gallucci’s newest guide delivers expert-backed strategies to help players stay healthy and in the game.
As the executive leader of one of the Northeast’s fastest growing comprehensive physical and occupational therapy practices, Gallucci has observed a meteoric rise in pickleball injuries across JAG Physical Therapy’s over 170 clinics. In 2023, pickleball-related injuries resulted in over 67,000 emergency room visits, 366,000 outpatient visits, and 9,000 outpatient surgeries. Pickleball participation has grown by over 45% in the two years since—resulting in even more injuries, and a critical need for millions of pickleball players and healthcare providers to better understand injury risk, prevention and treatment.
Pickleball Pickleball Pickleball: Don’t Get Hurt! offers a comprehensive yet easy-to-read look at how to avoid common injuries, take a smart approach to recovery, and improve overall performance. Gallucci’s latest book combines his decades of experience in sports medicine and physical therapy with real-world pickleball scenarios, providing readers with 12 chapters that cover full-body injury prevention, warm-up and cool-down techniques, conditioning tips, equipment advice and case studies.
“Pickleball is a great way to stay active, but it’s still a sport your body needs to be trained for,” said Gallucci. “No matter your age, fitness level or athletic experience, pickleball is a full-body sport that can impact players in sudden and unexpected ways. This book is about helping people enjoy every match while staying off the sidelines. We want to see you on the courts and out of our clinics!”
This book release follows the recent announcement of JAG Physical Therapy’s new partnership with The Picklr Manahawkin-LBI, aligning them with the world’s largest indoor pickleball franchise to provide on-the-ground care and educational content for players. A book launch event will take place at the club this fall; follow JAG Physical Therapy and John Gallucci Jr. on social media for event updates.
Gallucci’s other book titles include Soccer Injury Prevention and Treatment (2014) and Play Ball: Don’t Let Injuries Sideline You This Season (2018), both focused on athletic injury prevention. In 2023, he released The JAG Method, an empowering guide that shares his advice for both personal and professional success.
To purchase a copy of Pickleball Pickleball Pickleball: Don’t Get Hurt!, visit Amazon.
About John Gallucci Jr.
John Gallucci Jr. MS, ATC, PT, DPT is President and CEO of JAG Physical Therapy, one of the fastest growing comprehensive physical and occupational therapy practices providing rehabilitative care to patients and sports teams in over 170 locations throughout the Northeast. He is the Asst. Chief Medical Officer for Major League Soccer (MLS) and has served as a sports medicine consultant for the NHL, NBA, MLB and other major leagues. Gallucci is in high demand for his expertise and experience in sports medicine, rehabilitation and injury prevention, and holds a national presence in the physical therapy and healthcare communities. He is the Board Director for Affiliate Members for the Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI). A noted published author, Gallucci has released Soccer Injury Prevention and Treatment (2014), Play Ball: Don't Let Injuries Sideline You This Season (2018), and The JAG Method (2023). His most recent book, Pickleball Pickleball Pickleball: Don’t Get Hurt! (2025), is now available.
About JAG Physical Therapy
JAG Physical Therapy is one of the fastest growing comprehensive physical and occupational therapy practices providing rehabilitative care to patients and sports teams in over 170 locations throughout New York City’s five boroughs, as well as in New Jersey, Westchester, Rockland, Long Island, and Pennsylvania. JAG Physical Therapy specializes in general orthopedic, sports and soft tissue injuries with a personalized treatment plan for each patient. JAG Physical Therapy is the official provider of physical therapy for sports teams such as the New Jersey Devils, Columbia University Athletics, and Princeton University Athletics. For more information on JAG Physical Therapy, visit jagpt.com and find JAG on X, Facebook, and Instagram.