Swimming Injuries and Illnesses

Swimming has a distinct profile brief injuries and medical conditions. Common problems seen among swimmers include 'swimmer's shoulder,' an overuse injury that causes inflammation of the supraspinatus and/or the biceps tendon; overuse injuries of the elbow, knee, ankle, and back; medi...

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Published in:The Physician and sportsmedicine 1999-04, Vol.27 (4), p.51-60
Main Authors: Kammer, C. Scott, Young, Craig C., Niedfeldt, Mark W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accident Prevention
Biological and medical sciences
Compensation (Remuneration)
Fatigue (Biology)
Injuries
Mechanics (Physics)
Medical sciences
Muscular Strength
Muscular system
Nontraditional Education
Pain
Physical Fitness
Physical therapy
Physicians
Prevention
Rehabilitation Programs
Scientific Concepts
Sport (general aspects)
Swimming
Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
Water
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Summary:Swimming has a distinct profile brief injuries and medical conditions. Common problems seen among swimmers include 'swimmer's shoulder,' an overuse injury that causes inflammation of the supraspinatus and/or the biceps tendon; overuse injuries of the elbow, knee, ankle, and back; medical conditions such as asthma, folliculitis, and otitis externa; and problems associated with overtraining. Swimmers are more likely to comply with treatment plans that minimize time spent out of the water. Prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries often focus on proper stroke mechanics.
ISSN:0091-3847
2326-3660
DOI:10.3810/psm.1999.04.783