Are shoulder injuries caused solely by improper stroke mechanics? Can we avoid all pain using perfect technique? Can we throw away the ice pack forever? Or can shoulder pain be caused by other factors as well? Vote if you have an opinion.
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I think Terry's main point is that there are many programs where shoulder problems are taken for granted and people treat them with ice and medication etc. without making a serious attempt at finding technique-based solutions. QUOTE]
This goes for any stroke! Last season, the three fastest freestylers in our club all suffered shoulder problems. (one still has not yet returned to the pool).
I don't think the other two have made any effort to change anything about their strokes.
I think Terry's main point is that there are many programs where shoulder problems are taken for granted and people treat them with ice and medication etc. without making a serious attempt at finding technique-based solutions. QUOTE]
This goes for any stroke! Last season, the three fastest freestylers in our club all suffered shoulder problems. (one still has not yet returned to the pool).
I don't think the other two have made any effort to change anything about their strokes.
