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Swimmers' injuries.

I D McLean

    Australian Family Physician
    |July 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Swimming is a great sport for all ages but can lead to overuse injuries. Early diagnosis and attention to technique, warm-ups, and stretching can help prevent swimming-related injuries.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sports Medicine
    • Exercise Physiology
    • Orthopedics

    Background:

    • Swimming is a popular, accessible sport for all age groups.
    • Overuse injuries are common in swimmers, impacting performance and participation.
    • Early detection and intervention are crucial for managing swimming-related injuries.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the common causes of overuse injuries in swimming.
    • To emphasize the importance of early diagnosis for swimming-related shoulder pain.
    • To provide strategies for injury prevention in swimmers of all ages.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of common swimming injuries and their contributing factors.
    • Discussion of the role of technique, training errors, and psychological stress.

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  • Emphasis on the importance of preliminary warm-up and stretching exercises.

    • Main Results:

    • Swimmers experience overuse injuries due to various factors, including training errors and poor technique.
    • Individual tolerance to activity varies, but injuries can be mitigated.
    • Psychological stress in teenage swimmers is a significant, often overlooked, factor.

    Conclusions:

    • Attention to proper technique, adequate warm-up, and stretching are key to reducing swimming injuries.
    • Early diagnosis and addressing training errors are essential for effective injury management.
    • Psychological factors, particularly in adolescent swimmers, require consideration for comprehensive injury prevention.