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Common Swimming Injuries and Prevention

Swimming is one of the most beneficial exercises for people of all ages. But improper swimming techniques and not giving your body enough rest by overtraining can cause injuries in your neck and shoulders. This can be prevented by correcting your swimming techniques with proper training. Increase the intensity of your training gradually to avoid putting stress on your body.

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Common Swimming Injuries and Prevention

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  1. BRITISH SWIM SCHOOL COMMON SWIMMING INJURIES AND PREVENTION

  2. Swimming is the most popular low-impact fitness activity The water gives buoyancy, so that you can float through your exercise session without putting pressure on the joints

  3. Swimming as an Exercise An hour of swimming burns almost as many calories as running, without all the impact on your bones and joints

  4. Swimming Injuries Swimming injuries can occur due to over- demanding workouts or incorrect techniques

  5. Your swimming injury risk depends on the time you spend in the pool and the type of swimming you do

  6. Swimming Injuries and Prevention Types of Injuries Check out the types of injuries that swimmers commonly face from improper techniques and overactivity

  7. 1. Shoulder Injuries The shoulder is a particularly vulnerable joint for swimmers

  8. The arm movement involved in swimming can cause significant strain for arm and shoulder muscles Swimmers can also suffer from shoulder instability

  9. 2. Knee Injuries Knee injuries are prevalent amongst swimmers, especially those who practice breaststroke It can cause swelling and inflammation leading to issues with the medial collateral ligament

  10. Swimming Injuries and Prevention 3. Neck Injuries Swimming can cause significant strain on the neck causing injuries

  11. 4. Back Pain The twisting motion during flip turns and butterfly can cause back pain in swimmers

  12. 5. Hip Pain Breaststrokers may also experience hip pain from inflammation of the hip tendons

  13. How to prevent swimming injuries?

  14. 1. Be aware of your surroundings

  15. 2. Work out all your muscle groups and use proper techniques

  16. 3. Stay away and take rest if you are not healthy

  17. Our Locations Credits: Swimming School - St. Louis Swimming School - Hamilton County,Indiana Swimming School GTA (Mississauga and Brampton) Swimming School South San Francisco, East Bay and Peninsula Swimming School Dupage and Kane in Chicago Swimming School Gilbert, Arizona

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