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Injuries in competitive swimming.

A B Richardson1

  • 1Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, USA.

Clinics in Sports Medicine
|May 7, 1999
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Competitive swimming is not injury-free, with athletes experiencing traumatic and overuse injuries. Data from United States Swimming, Incorporated, highlights injury trends in competitive swimmers.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Competitive swimming is often perceived as a low-risk sport.
  • However, injuries can occur due to various factors, including new techniques.
  • Accidents involving athletes and spectators also contribute to injury statistics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze injury data within competitive swimming.
  • To understand the types and circumstances of injuries in the sport.
  • To inform safety protocols and injury prevention strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing injury data collected by United States Swimming, Incorporated.
  • Analyzing reported injuries to club members.
  • Reviewing safety accreditation requirements for coaches.

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Main Results:

  • Competitive swimming does involve traumatic and overuse injuries.
  • New diving and starting techniques are associated with specific accidents.
  • Data collection by the national governing body provides insights into injury patterns.

Conclusions:

  • The notion of swimming being entirely injury-free is inaccurate.
  • Systematic data collection is crucial for understanding and mitigating swimming-related injuries.
  • Safety accreditation and awareness are important for competitive swimming environments.