Heart Rate Monitoring for Musculoskeletal Injury Risk Detection in Padel Sport: A Literature Review
Firyal Aisyah1, Maritza Fiorenza Vala Shafira1, Nabilah Maheswari1, Zunita Amilia Karima1, Zaskia Nafisa Salma1, Bambang Purwanto2, Misbakhul Munir2, Eka Arum Cahyaning Putri2*
Abstract
Padel is a racket-based sport that involves frequent high-intensity exertions, placing substantial demands on the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems of participants. Tracking physiological indicators like heart rate (HR) and heart rate variability (HRV) has emerged as a crucial method for evaluating training load, fatigue levels, and strategies to prevent injuries. This review sought to examine the significance of HR and HRV in detecting initial indicators of fatigue and potential injury risks among padel players. Out of 25 articles reviewed, five studies specifically pertaining to padel were selected for inclusion. The evidence indicated that athletes generally maintain HR at 70-85% of their maximum heart rate (HRmax) during matches, signifying intense intermittent activity. Additionally, a notable reduction in HRV post-match was observed, pointing to autonomic dysfunction and built-up fatigue. These results imply that ongoing HR and HRV monitoring, especially via wearable devices, offers a non-invasive and effective means to measure internal load, identify early physiological strain, and bolster injury prevention efforts. Incorporating HR-based assessments into training regimens allows coaches and sports experts to fine-tune workloads, oversee recovery processes, and reduce the incidence of overuse injuries, thereby improving performance and extending athletes’ careers in padel.
Keywords
padel; sport; fatigue; musculoskeletal injury; heart rate
Cite This Article
Aisyah, F., Shafiira, M. F. V., Maheswari, N. M., Karima, Z. A., Salma, Z. N., Purwanto, B., Munir, M., Putri, E. A. C. (2025). Heart Rate Monitoring for Musculoskeletal Injury Risk Detection in Padel Sport: A Literature Review. International Journal of Scientific Advances (IJSCIA), Volume 6| Issue 6: Nov – Dec 2025, Pages 1079-1085 URL: https://www.ijscia.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Volume6-Issue6-Nov-Dec-No.976-1079-1085.pdf
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