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I'm a Sophomore in Highschool and this past September I injured both knees running crosscountry. I've never really come out of the injury b/c it's a cronic problem that I was pre-disposed to getting. So this year I'm looking for alternative sports to help me stay strong and maybe get me back to running. So I'm deciding to start swimming. But I'm clueless! I know nothing about this sport, but I'm hoping it will be a little easier on my knees than running. What are the most common swimmer's injuries? And swimming is easier on the joints than running right? What should I know about simple techniques/ strokes? What are the basics????? I'm interested in hearing from all of you soon! Thanks, Whitney
Whitney,
You are correct that swimming is much less joint stressful than running. And as for common swimming injuries – with proper training there are no common swimming injuries. Some uncommon injuries in swimming include a variety of shoulder and near shoulder injuries. Most of these are attributed to over training or poor technique.
The best way to avoid these is to get involved with a professionally coached swimming program. On the USA-Swimming (www.usaswimming.org) web site I saw 3 programs in the Tallahassee area. These are listed below. I would suggest that you and your parents contact these groups to see which one best fits your goals.
Swimming is a great sport that I have loved for many many years. I hope you learn to love it as well.
USA Swimming programs in Tallahassee:
Area Tallahassee Aquatic Club Terry Maul (850) 668-6562 perfenh@aol.com
Capital City Aquatics Club Thomas D Hosford (850) 656-7319
Club Seminole Neil Harper (850) 894-0876 nharper@mailer.fsu.edu
Whitney,
You are correct that swimming is much less joint stressful than running. And as for common swimming injuries – with proper training there are no common swimming injuries. Some uncommon injuries in swimming include a variety of shoulder and near shoulder injuries. Most of these are attributed to over training or poor technique.
The best way to avoid these is to get involved with a professionally coached swimming program. On the USA-Swimming (www.usaswimming.org) web site I saw 3 programs in the Tallahassee area. These are listed below. I would suggest that you and your parents contact these groups to see which one best fits your goals.
Swimming is a great sport that I have loved for many many years. I hope you learn to love it as well.
USA Swimming programs in Tallahassee:
Area Tallahassee Aquatic Club Terry Maul (850) 668-6562 perfenh@aol.com
Capital City Aquatics Club Thomas D Hosford (850) 656-7319
Club Seminole Neil Harper (850) 894-0876 nharper@mailer.fsu.edu
