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The shoulders are the most commonly injured site in swimmers. It is clear why this is an issue, as competitive swimmers take approximately 1,600 stroke revolutions a day. Older populations are more at risk for partial- and full-thickness tears in the shoulders. It is estimated 50% in those older than 60 years old and 80% in those older than 80 have …
Background on Spinal Curvature The excessive spinal curvature is common in the sport of swimming. This frequency is difficult to interpret as many health care professionals have recommended swimming as a sport for rehabilitation, yet many others have linked swimming as a cause of this excess curvature. Spinal curvature in the adolescent spine typically involves curves in the sagittal plane …
Background on Back Pain The low back is the third most common site of injury in swimmers. Despite the pain, many swimmers attempt to swim through the discomfort, leading to a classification of chronic low back pain (pain existing longer than six months). The chronic low back is believed to impair swimming by pain and reflex inhibition where pain leads …
Below is an interview on swimmers use of backpacks, specifically answering the question: Do backpacks cause shoulder pain? Here is the latest article by Yoram Epstein, Effect of Load Carriage on Upper Limb Performance. Review the latest studies and complete research work sites here. 1. What research exists on the question, do backpacks cause shoulder pain? What is a swimmer risk of using backpacks? The research …
Below is an interview on the principle differences and movements between weightlifters and powerlifters. Whats included and demand in each sport. Here is the latest article to Lars Berglund’s “Injuries Among Weightlifters and Powerlifters: A Systematic Review” his latest studies and complete research work sites can be found here. 1. First off, what is the difference between weightlifters and powerlifters? The principal differences …
Background on Shoulder Pain in Swimmers Shoulder pain is the most common injury site for swimmers, due to the high level of overhead motions. In rehabilitation, sleep position is commonly discussed and analyzed, despite much-supporting research. The purpose of this study was to evaluate if there is an association between the side of unilateral shoulder pain in swimmers and the …
Background on Neck Pain Neck pain is the fourth common source of pain in swimmers. Of the various causes of neck pain, mechanical neck pain is believed to be influenced by changes in muscle function. Many muscles in the shoulder attach to the neck and spine, potentially altering movement patterns. The trapezius and levator scapulae are typically viewed to influence …
Background on Knee Pain in Swimming Knee pain for during breaststroke is one of the most common occupational hazards in the sport, both for breaststroke specialists and non-specialists, with 3 out of every 4 swimmers reporting breaststroke knee pain. The volume demands tax all swimmers, as even the non-breaststroke specialists will take thousands of breaststroke kick cycles per year. The …
Below is an interview with Dr. Jillian Drouin, DC, BSc, CSCS regarding kinesiotape and swimming performance. The interview is based off her recent literature synthesis on kinesiotape. 1. What are the possible mechanisms by which Kinesiotape improves performance? According to its creator, Dr. Kenso Kaze, kinesiotape is hypothesized to increase proprioception through constant cutaneous stimulation, to normalize muscle tension, to improve blood …
Below is an interview on Scapular Muscles with Dr. Leanda McKenna. Leanda is one of the leading experts on shoulder pain. You can follow her on Twitter here and her Research Gate page here. 1. What are your favorite tests for ruling out subacromial and internal impingement? Because “impingement” is a bit of a “catch-all” term for any subacromial pain, it …