The #1 Swimming Injury
Swimmers suffer shoulder injuries more than other injuries. Andrew Walker, PT and Ali Meeks review anatomy, biomechanics, prevention, treatment, and technique. As respective owners of PhysioWorks and ReadySetSweat they collaborate to try and give their clients the best level of care possible.
Swimmers suffer shoulder injuries more than other injuries. Andrew Walker, PT and Ali Meeks review anatomy, biomechanics, prevention, treatment, and technique. As respective owners of PhysioWorks and ReadySetSweat they collaborate to try and give their clients the best level of care possible.
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• You can use sensible self-treatment<br />
when the pain is in the safe or<br />
caution zones. If pain is<br />
consistently in these zones it may<br />
be wise to consult a professional in<br />
sports medicine<br />
• When the pain creeps into the<br />
danger zone you need to get<br />
attention<br />
• Orthopedic physicians are very<br />
good at diagnostics when there is<br />
an injury. i.e. a tear. Even when<br />
there is a tear there is growing<br />
research indicating PT is worth<br />
trying before surgery (But obviously each case/injury is<br />
different, discuss with your healthcare provider!)<br />
• All this being said, it is worth<br />
considering a biomechanical<br />
screen in the absence of pain to<br />
help reduce your risk of injury!<br />
Physical <strong>The</strong>rapists are great<br />
people to see for this!
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