Information for Athletes
What is PadelCheckup
PadelCheckup is an advanced prevention program dedicated to athletes, designed to identify early any muscular, joint or tendon changes related to intensive padel practice. The checkup is performed using 3 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (3T MRI), the most advanced equipment currently available, capable of providing extremely detailed images, without radiation and without harmful effects on health. The service is designed for athletes of any level: professional and semi-professional players, competitive athletes or intensive amateurs, people who want to monitor their physical condition in depth and prevent injuries.
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Go to the pageWhy a preventive checkup is useful
During the sports season, joints and tendons are subjected to repeated loads. Many changes begin without pain and become symptomatic only when the process is already advanced. 3T MRI allows you to: • Establish your “Time Zero” An internal snapshot of your body in a healthy condition. If pain or discomfort appears in the future, we can understand whether the issue was already present or developed later. • Identify early signs of overload Inflammation, bone marrow edema, micro-tendon or cartilage lesions that are not yet symptomatic, but could progress into an injury. • Detect unsuspected conditions Sometimes MRI shows findings not directly related to sport but still important for the athlete’s overall health (e.g., cysts, anatomical variants, occult lesions). • Plan safer training Knowing your internal condition allows you to adopt prevention strategies, adjust workloads, implement targeted physiotherapy or corrective interventions.
What the standard exam includes
PadelCheckup focuses on the structures most stressed in padel: Shoulder (unilateral) Elbow (unilateral) Wrist (unilateral) Lumbar spine Knees (bilateral) Ankles and feet (bilateral) Total session duration: about 45–60 minutes. The sequences are fast and optimized to provide precise images in reduced time.
Possible additional exams (optional)
Upon request, it is possible to complete the checkup with: Brain MRI Full spine MRI Upper and lower abdomen MRI Other specific anatomical regions (e.g., hips, pelvis, muscles) These are recommended for athletes who want a global physical evaluation or who practice sports with a high annual workload.
Advanced Checkup — the most cost-effective choice
Service objective
PadelCheckup was created to offer athletes a level of monitoring, prevention and care that is usually not performed until pain appears. Our goal is to help you: play more play better play longer protect your health and your sports career
Benefits for padel players
reduced risk of injuries deeper knowledge of your physical condition ability to tailor training and recovery ongoing monitoring in subsequent seasons improved athletic longevity
When to repeat the checkup
every 12 months for competitive/professional players every 18–24 months for intensive amateurs before the start of the sports season after periods of overload or prolonged downtime
Costs and booking
The cost of PadelCheckup varies depending on: the chosen package (standard / advanced / complete) any additional exams requested Booking can be made via: online form email direct contact with the secretariat Exams are performed in dedicated time slots, so as not to interfere with routine clinical activity.
Preparing for the exam
The MRI exam does not require any special preparation. However, it is important to: not wear metal objects (watches, jewelry, removable piercings) report metal prostheses, pacemakers, vascular clips, neurostimulators or other devices inform us if you suffer from claustrophobia (in this case we offer support and specific measures) wear comfortable clothing No fasting, blood tests or contrast injections are required, unless otherwise clinically indicated. 6. How the exam is performed Registration and a brief initial interview Positioning on the MRI table Sequence acquisition, with the need to remain still for short intervals Final image check by the technologist Reporting by a radiologist specialized in musculoskeletal imaging MRI is a technique free of ionizing radiation, therefore it does not carry the risks associated with X-rays or CT. It is contraindicated only in case of: non-MRI-compatible pacemakers or defibrillators certain types of ferromagnetic implants non-compatible cerebral clips pregnancy in the first months (to be evaluated case by case) Report and delivery of results The report is prepared by a radiologist experienced in musculoskeletal imaging, including: a complete description of the analyzed structures any abnormalities observed preventive or corrective recommendations comparison with any previous exams (if available) Images are delivered in digital format.
Total exam safety
The MRI used for PadelCheckup is a completely non-invasive method and entirely free of ionizing radiation. Unlike CT or X-rays, it does not use X-rays and has no harmful effects on the body. The exam is performed without contrast medium, so it does not require injections and does not present the risks related to contrast agents used in other investigations. It is a safe procedure even for repeated follow-ups over time, ideal for those who practice sports regularly or intensively.