Hey Forumites! Is there an orthopaedic specialist out there who swims and is familiar with thoracic outlet syndrome? I have a theory regarding TOS and swimming 200 breaststroke, and would like to know if I'm on to something here. I don't need a consultation; I would just like to ask a question to another Forumite who is familiar with both angles; TOS and breaststroke technique. If you will send me a PM, I would most appreciate bouncing this off you!
Thanks!
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Don't feel too special ;) It's that way for just about everyone too! 400 IM is easier than 200 Fly as well, for that very reason.
Ok, James, then explain to me why swimming 900 yards of fly today (almost non-stop; I paused at the walls now and then) was easier than racing 200 breaststroke? ;) If I had known it was 900, I would have kept going (I lost count). I felt like I could have gone on and on, but Bruce was getting tired filming me!
The arms stay in front of the shoulders at all times in breaststroke; the only stroke where that is the case. For somebody with a history of T.O.S. (not "T.O.C."- ooops!), I really think this is the key. When I swim breaststroke, my arms start shutting down after 100 yards to the point where I lose my strength. I didn't feel that at all, today, while swimming fly. :ohyeah:
Don't feel too special ;) It's that way for just about everyone too! 400 IM is easier than 200 Fly as well, for that very reason.
Ok, James, then explain to me why swimming 900 yards of fly today (almost non-stop; I paused at the walls now and then) was easier than racing 200 breaststroke? ;) If I had known it was 900, I would have kept going (I lost count). I felt like I could have gone on and on, but Bruce was getting tired filming me!
The arms stay in front of the shoulders at all times in breaststroke; the only stroke where that is the case. For somebody with a history of T.O.S. (not "T.O.C."- ooops!), I really think this is the key. When I swim breaststroke, my arms start shutting down after 100 yards to the point where I lose my strength. I didn't feel that at all, today, while swimming fly. :ohyeah:
