Swimming Injuries

Anatomy of the shoulder

Swimming as a Sport Moderate to vigorous intensity levels. Competition levels vary. Ranges from rookie to professional levels. Swimming includes both endurance and strength.

Top 3 injuries: Swimmer’s Shoulder Spinal Injuries Breaststroker’s Knee/Lower Body Injuries

Swimmer’s Shoulder Inflammation from repetitive shoulder activities Could result in torn/ swollen tendons Could be acute or chronic Also called: Impingement syndrome Thrower’s shoulder

Cause? Impaired posture Poor shoulder joint mobility Poor neuromuscular control Asymmetrical Muscle performance Soft tissue pathology of the rotator cuff Misuse/overuse/abuse Ignoring proper swim techniques

Examples of MOI Continuing a competition with a shoulder dislocation. Sprained/Strained muscles in the shoulder Getting overlooked by an AT

Signs/ Symptoms Athlete: AT: AT feels for: Pain in the shoulder, arm, or neck. AT: Non-normal swim activities, discoloration, uneven shoulders, swelling. AT feels for: Swelling, dislocation, muscles/tendons separation, non-asymmetrical.

Question #1 How would this injury affect other body systems or other part? Sore deltoid Hard to move rotator cuff Sore ball and socket joint Not able to abduct arm

Question #2 What would happen to the body if the athlete continued to play with this injury? Injure the shoulder even more Longer recovery Tear- broken tendons Could impair shoulder joint permanently Tendinitis

Question #3 Does this injury affect prevalently males or females, and adults or young athletes? Why? Depends on intensity of sport Children & seasoned swimmers, due to lower bone density Swimmer injury rates: 4.00 injuries per 1000 hours training for men. 3.78 injuries per 1000 hours training for women. 40- 91% injuries affect the shoulder

Spots Medicine

Diagnosis Evaluation: A swimmer: Swimmers performance Can’t fulfill the daily routine Warm ups Practice Lift a certain weight

Treatment: Self care: Therapies: Medications: Surgery(if needed) Rest, level shoulders Therapies: Stretching, physical therapy Medications: Analgesic, and/or steroids Surgery(if needed) Arthroscopy, shoulder surgery Specialists: Orthopedic surgeon, rehabilitation, primary care provider No need for any psychological support

Rehabilitation: F: 3x a week, I: First week; light work out Increase workout as each week passes T: Minor- intense, throwing a ball (examples next slide) Scaption with eternal rotation 10-30 per set 1-2 sessions per day T: 1hr for 3 days, For 3 months

Sleeper Stretch

Prevention: Stretch body before every meet Swim a couple of laps Lift weights Spotter

Works Cited Solomon, D. J. (2010). Preventing swimming injuries. Retrieved from http://www.stopsportsinjuries.org/STOP /Prevent_Injuries/Swimming_Injury_Prevention.aspx Tovin, J. B. (Nov 206). Prevention and treatment of swimmer's shoulder. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc /articles/PMC2953356/ Wanivenhaus. F, Fox. A. J. S. , Chaudhury. S, and  Rodeo.S .A. (May 2012). Epidemiology of injuries and prevention strategies in competitive swimmers. Retrieved from https ://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3435931/