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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedics
  • Pediatric Sports Injuries

Background:

  • Shoulder pain is a prevalent issue among the 2.8 million youth competitive swimmers in the United States.
  • Understanding the factors contributing to this pain is critical for athlete well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of shoulder pain, disability, and dissatisfaction in youth competitive swimmers.
  • To investigate the influence of age, experience, and prior injury on these outcomes.
  • To explore the relationship between sex, secondary sport participation, and geographic region with shoulder issues.

Main Methods:

  • A multi-site cross-sectional study involving 671 swimmers aged 9-17.
  • Data collected via surveys including demographics, Penn Shoulder Score (PSS), and Disability of Arm Shoulder Hand (DASH) Sports.
  • Statistical analyses included independent t-tests and linear regression to assess variable influences.

Main Results:

  • 49% of swimmers reported shoulder symptoms.
  • Older swimmers (15-17) and those with more experience reported greater pain and disability (p<0.001).
  • Prior shoulder pain/injury was the strongest predictor of increased pain, disability, and dissatisfaction (p<0.001).

Conclusions:

  • High prevalence of shoulder pain in youth swimmers, increasing with age and experience.
  • Prior injury significantly elevates risk for ongoing shoulder issues.
  • Recommends research into prevention programs and surveillance for early intervention.