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Swimming injuries. An overview
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, Orange, USA. wcmmd@aol.com
Sports Medicine (Auckland, N.Z.)
|November 1, 1996
Summary
Swimming injuries are often overuse injuries that don't need surgery. Focus on biomechanics, training load, and keeping swimmers active to prevent detraining.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Biomechanics
- Orthopedics
Background:
- Swimming athletes frequently experience injuries related to repetitive microtrauma and overuse.
- Most swimming-related injuries do not necessitate surgical intervention for successful management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize conservative management strategies for swimming injuries.
- To highlight the importance of biomechanical assessment and training program evaluation in injury prevention and management.
Main Methods:
- Review of common swimming injuries and their causes.
- Assessment of swimming techniques and biomechanics.
- Analysis of overall training programs, including dry-land exercises.
Main Results:
- Repetitive microtrauma and overuse are primary causes of swimming injuries.
- Conservative treatments like rest and anti-inflammatory measures are typically effective.
- Identifying faulty biomechanics and training errors is crucial for injury management.
Conclusions:
- Non-surgical interventions are usually sufficient for managing swimming-related injuries.
- Addressing biomechanical flaws and training load is key to preventing and treating these injuries.
- Maintaining swimming activity, even at a reduced level, is vital to avoid detraining.