Epidemiology of Injuries and Prevention Strategies in Competitive Swimmers

Context: Competitive swimmers are predisposed to musculoskeletal injuries of the upper limb, knee, and spine. This review discusses the epidemiology of these injuries, in addition to prevention strategies that may assist the physician in formulating rehabilitation programs for the swimmer following...

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Published in:Sports health 2012-05, Vol.4 (3), p.246-251
Main Authors: Wanivenhaus, Florian, Fox, Alice J. S., Chaudhury, Salma, Rodeo, Scott A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Competition
Epidemiology (injuries)
Orthopaedic Surgery
Preventive health
Rehabilitation
Sports
Strategy
Swimming (injuries)
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Summary:Context: Competitive swimmers are predisposed to musculoskeletal injuries of the upper limb, knee, and spine. This review discusses the epidemiology of these injuries, in addition to prevention strategies that may assist the physician in formulating rehabilitation programs for the swimmer following an injury. Evidence Acquisition: A literature search was performed by a review of Google Scholar, OVID, and PubMed articles published from 1972 to 2011. Results: This study highlights the epidemiology of injuries common to competitive swimmers and provides prevention strategies for the sports health professional. Conclusions: An understanding of swimming biomechanics and typical injuries in swimming aids in early recognition of injury, initiation of treatment, and design of optimal prevention and rehabilitation strategies.
ISSN:1941-7381
1941-0921
1941-0921
DOI:10.1177/1941738112442132