Sam Brusco, Associate Editor04.04.24
Zimmer Biomet announced partnerships with three leading U.S. pickleball organizations: the Association of Pickleball Players (APP), Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour), and USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body for pickleball.
This makes Zimmer Biomet the first, only medical device partner for the sport of pickleball. The three organizations aligned with the company to alleviate pain and improve quality of life for the 48.3 million pickleball players and millions of spectators in the U.S. Of those players, over half of core players are 55 or older, and nearly a third are 65 and over.
Ivan Tornos, president and CEO of Zimmer Biomet, said pickleball continues to be one of America’s fastest-growing sports with participation growing about 159% in three years.
"Zimmer Biomet is the trusted partner for those who suffer from joint pain,” Tornos told the press. “We understand the important role of advanced technology in joint replacement, efficient recovery, and getting back to enjoying life both on and off the court. We are excited to work with each organization to support education about the health and wellness benefits of this incredible sport and to raise awareness of the importance of healthy bodies for players."
Last year's USA Pickleball National Championships drew over 50,000 spectators onsite. More than 2.6 million television viewers tuned in to 20+ hours of coverage of the tournament.
As official partner to the APP, PPA Tour, and USA Pickleball, Zimmer Biomet will present interactive, onsite activations showcasing product innovations. The company will also educate and raise awareness of the importance of joint health.
Earlier this year, the company won U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its ROSA surgical robot to perform robotic-assisted shoulder replacement surgery.
This makes Zimmer Biomet the first, only medical device partner for the sport of pickleball. The three organizations aligned with the company to alleviate pain and improve quality of life for the 48.3 million pickleball players and millions of spectators in the U.S. Of those players, over half of core players are 55 or older, and nearly a third are 65 and over.
Ivan Tornos, president and CEO of Zimmer Biomet, said pickleball continues to be one of America’s fastest-growing sports with participation growing about 159% in three years.
"Zimmer Biomet is the trusted partner for those who suffer from joint pain,” Tornos told the press. “We understand the important role of advanced technology in joint replacement, efficient recovery, and getting back to enjoying life both on and off the court. We are excited to work with each organization to support education about the health and wellness benefits of this incredible sport and to raise awareness of the importance of healthy bodies for players."
Last year's USA Pickleball National Championships drew over 50,000 spectators onsite. More than 2.6 million television viewers tuned in to 20+ hours of coverage of the tournament.
As official partner to the APP, PPA Tour, and USA Pickleball, Zimmer Biomet will present interactive, onsite activations showcasing product innovations. The company will also educate and raise awareness of the importance of joint health.
Earlier this year, the company won U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its ROSA surgical robot to perform robotic-assisted shoulder replacement surgery.