PHYSIOFIT DUBAI
Padel Injuries Physio Dubai
Padel has taken over Dubai — and so have padel injuries. At PhysioFit in Business Bay, we treat padel players every week for shoulder pain, padel elbow, knee strains and wrist injuries. Our sports physiotherapists understand the explosive, rotational demands of the game and build rehab plans that get you back on court fast — and keep you there.
Common padel injuries we treat:
- Padel shoulder — rotator cuff strains and impingement from smashes and bandejas
- Padel elbow (lateral epicondylitis) — the padel version of tennis elbow
- Knee injuries — meniscus irritation, patellar pain and ligament sprains from lunges
- Wrist strains and tendonitis from repetitive strokes
- Calf strains and Achilles tendon problems from explosive direction changes
- Lower back pain from rotation and extension
- Ankle sprains on and off the court
- Muscle tears — hamstring, quad and groin
Why padel players get injured
Padel looks easy on the body — the court is small and the racket is light — but the reality is different. Hundreds of overhead smashes, rapid lateral lunges and constant wrist snap place huge loads on shoulders, elbows and knees, especially for players coming from desk jobs or returning to sport after a break. Most padel injuries we see are overload injuries: the tissue was asked to do more than it was prepared for. The fix is not rest alone — it is targeted treatment plus graded strengthening so the tissue can handle the game.
Our padel injury programme includes:
- Full movement and stroke-load assessment
- Hands-on treatment — manual therapy, dry needling, taping
- Rotator cuff and scapular strengthening for smash power
- Eccentric elbow loading for padel elbow
- Knee and ankle stability training for lunges and pivots
- Load-management advice — how often to play while healing
- Return-to-court testing and an on-court warm-up plan
Back on court, stronger
Our goal is not just to settle your pain — it is to make your shoulder, elbow or knee more resilient than before the injury. We work with padel players from social level to competitive tournaments across Dubai, and we know the frustration of sitting out. Expect honest timelines, measurable progress and a plan that fits your schedule.
What to expect at your session
Your first visit includes a full injury assessment plus a review of your playing volume and style. We will tell you clearly what is injured, why it happened, and exactly what the road back looks like. Most padel injuries respond within 4 to 8 sessions when treatment is combined with the right loading programme.
Meet our team
Shereen Hassam | 18 years experience
Arwa Muminjiwala | Senior Sports Physiotherapist & Rehabilitation Specialist
Shereen Hassam is a licensed physiotherapist who obtained her degree of Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy in South Africa. After graduation, she furthered her training and experience in Brisbane, Australia. She relocated to Dubai, UAE in 2008.
She has earned a number of certifications in several dry needling and advanced dry needling courses, as well as the treatment of cervicogenic headaches, lower limb biomechanics for musculoskeletal injuries and various rehabilitation courses. She has attended numerous courses and congresses on lower back and lumbopelvic pain.
Shereen takes a keen interest in treating myofascial pain with dry needling and is very experienced at treating many cervicogenic disorders including headaches, dizziness and temporomandibular joint disorders.
Her extensive experience led her to treat various sports injuries and gain certification in sporting shoulder and shoulder dysfunction courses. Today, she is involved in a number of sporting events both in South Africa and Dubai.
With her skills and dedication, she has established excellent reputation among specialists from various private hospital groups and clinics within Dubai and has won the loyalty of her patients.
Shereen’s belief is that: “The human body has an amazing ability to heal itself” and she can help you achieve this sooner.
No doubt, she is the physiotherapist you’ve been looking for.
Shereen Hassam
Arwa Muminjiwala is a highly accomplished, DHA-licensed Senior Sports Physiotherapist with over 18 years of comprehensive clinical experience, including 9 dedicated years serving the active, high-performance community of Dubai. Renowned for her advanced approach to athletic recovery, Arwa specializes in elite sports injury rehabilitation, complex musculoskeletal disorders, and precise post-operative management, alongside a strong clinical foundation in pediatric, neurological, and geriatric care.
At the core of her practice is a deep expertise in returning athletes to peak condition. Arwa is a trusted specialist for the regional sports community, expertly managing the specific biomechanical demands and injury profiles of endurance runners, padel tennis players, and combat athletes, including jiu-jitsu practitioners. From acute on-court strains and running-related overuse injuries to the intense joint and ligament trauma common in martial arts, her targeted rehabilitation programs are designed to accelerate healing, restore explosive power, and prevent re-injury.
Driven by a passion for human movement and athletic longevity.
She holds a Diploma in Sports Rehabilitation and is highly certified in advanced manual interventions, including Chiropractic Manipulation, Certified Manual Therapy, and Visceral Manipulation. Her advanced clinical toolkit seamlessly integrates specialized modalities such as Dry Needling, Pelvic Floor Therapy (Women's Health), and Lymphatic Drainage alongside Complete Decongestive Therapy.
Arwa combines cutting-edge sports science with deeply personalized, hands-on care to help her patients achieve optimal movement, strength, and vitality.
Arwa Muminjiwala
The first session was one of the most crucial sessions. She eagerly listened to my trauma and ensured that I got into the details of the injury. She also recommended seeing a well-known orthopedic before starting starting with any treatment.
Shereen makes sure to understand your lifestyle and goals before setting any sort of plan.
In my case, she focused on improving my range of motion and addressing my pain through effective needling techniques. The needing technique not only did the pain decrease significantly, but I also saw a noticeable improvement in my mobility.
Later on, she guided me with targeted exercises to rebuild the muscles I had lost due to the injury, helping me regain strength and confidence.
The progress I have made with her help has been incredible. I truly think she is delightful to work with, and it is always worth seeing her if you are dealing with any sort of injury.
She has brilliant attention to detail and knowledge to handle all kinds of injuries.
10/10 Highly recommended.
Best wishes to the Physiofit Team.
Before coming to Shereen I was lost in pain for more than 2 years! Shes very knowledgeable, patient and truly takes the time to explain the case and what’s happening to your body. I had to see Dr Mika as well and he's just amazing.
Both helped and supported my very long healing journey and getting to the end its line, I’m blessed to come across them as I have seen lot of other physiotherapists before and none have gave the amount of relief and comfort Shereen and Dr Mika provided.
Highly recommend! You will truly feel the difference after the first visit
After suffering from persistent headaches for months, I was beginning to lose hope of finding relief. However, after just a few sessions with Shereen, my headaches are no longer occurring and have been cured.
Thank you so much!
I have been lifting weight during that time of therapy and still do, i didn’t have lot of restrictions from any exercises, Dr Shereen made me continue fitness life as normal and improved my lower back pain.
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