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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
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I used to live and work in Tallahassee, and I have a question or two:
Is the program you joined held in the pool up by the Tallahassee Mall? That's a relatively new pool, and they were still working on it when I left. I was sad not to get to swim in it. How did that complex turn out?
Don't be frightened by your boyfriend's warning. Swimming is one of the least damaging sports I can think of. The main complaints I've heard are shoulder problems, and as someone else said you can mitigate those with proper technique. A very small minority of the population is prone to rotator cuff or bursa injury or irritation just from the motion of swimming, just because their shoulder structures are too close together and want to pinch something. On the small chance you're prone to shoulder irritation, just get someone to help you work your stroke so that you don't make motions that cause problems. You probably won't have any trouble at all.
Otherwise, the only danger I can think of is drowning. So try to get a coach that can help you avoid that, too.:D
I used to live and work in Tallahassee, and I have a question or two:
Is the program you joined held in the pool up by the Tallahassee Mall? That's a relatively new pool, and they were still working on it when I left. I was sad not to get to swim in it. How did that complex turn out?
Don't be frightened by your boyfriend's warning. Swimming is one of the least damaging sports I can think of. The main complaints I've heard are shoulder problems, and as someone else said you can mitigate those with proper technique. A very small minority of the population is prone to rotator cuff or bursa injury or irritation just from the motion of swimming, just because their shoulder structures are too close together and want to pinch something. On the small chance you're prone to shoulder irritation, just get someone to help you work your stroke so that you don't make motions that cause problems. You probably won't have any trouble at all.
Otherwise, the only danger I can think of is drowning. So try to get a coach that can help you avoid that, too.:D
