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Photo of Anthony Maritato, PTHi! My name is Anthony Maritato, PT but please call me “Tony”.

I have been a licensed physical therapist since 2006, and a strength coach, personal trainer since 2001. I grew up in Sarasota, FL before relocating to Middletown, OH.

Believe it or not, I have never played the sport of pickleball, but after more than a decade of helping injured pickleball athletes return to the court, I have decided to start my pickleball journey.

If you would like to learn more about pickleball, injury prevention, and performance, please use the search feature on this website. If you would like to learn more about me and my pickleball journey please visit the About page.

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Best Pickleball Paddle For Spin

Best Pickleball Paddle For Spin

Looking to give your pickleball game the edge over your opponent? Generating spin can give your shots power and precision, while sending your opponent’s return all over the court. But for many of us, creating spin is an accident, rather than a purposeful piece of game...

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Is Pickleball Good Exercise?

Is Pickleball Good Exercise?

Pickleball is an outdoor or indoor paddle/racket spot. It can be played with 2-4 players, and is a lot like tennis or badminton. In many ways, this sport is a combination of ping-pong, badminton, and tennis. As this sport has continued to grow in popularity, one...

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Best Outdoor Pickleball

Best Outdoor Pickleball

Pickleball may be a sport that doesn’t need as much equipment or serious investment, but that doesn’t mean the decisions you make when choosing equipment shouldn’t be well thought out. It may not matter as much as in other sports, but the equipment you choose can...

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Is Pickleball Easier Than Tennis?

Is Pickleball Easier Than Tennis?

If you love playing tennis or other court-based games but you feel they are a bit too tough on your body, then pickleball may be a great alternative. Pickleball has increased in popularity over the years, and that’s because many people believe that it’s much easier to...

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How To Play Doubles Pickleball

How To Play Doubles Pickleball

Pickleball is an incredibly fun sport that combines many of the elements of tennis, ping pong, and badminton. You can play indoors or outdoors and as singles or doubles. Pickleball is becoming increasingly popular every day, and is the fastest growing sport in the US!...

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