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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Out of all the replies on this very important topic, I like what Solar and Lindsay had to say the best. But I also got to chuckle at NKFrench's reply.
I noticed that Terry mentioned something about self-interest, sorry I didn't quote it in my reply. I know that it takes great dedication and love of the sport to stay in the business for how many years? Oh, that's right 40 or so. My biggest problem with Terry's response to this and other topics is his posting of his resume so much I forget what the topic is.
The reason I am mentioning this is when I came aboard not too long ago and was referring to my Olympic days, a person pointed out that it sounded like bragging and after I thought about it, I realized that person was right. So, I now try to stay on topic without any reference to the coaches I had, nor all the work that got me to the Games. After all, that was a umpteeen years ago and this is today, not yesterday.
Also, I have found out that people normally don't listen real well to those tooting their own horn. A lesson I learned here recently and am glad I did.
Both Solar and Lindsay have explained their thoughts on this shoulder topic pretty well, and as a swimmer, still learning after all these years, I take their words to heart.
So, again, my vote is volume of rotation can be harmful to shoulders. And most all of the explanations and descriptions have been kept simple and to the point and I am thankful for that, too!!!
Donna
Out of all the replies on this very important topic, I like what Solar and Lindsay had to say the best. But I also got to chuckle at NKFrench's reply.
I noticed that Terry mentioned something about self-interest, sorry I didn't quote it in my reply. I know that it takes great dedication and love of the sport to stay in the business for how many years? Oh, that's right 40 or so. My biggest problem with Terry's response to this and other topics is his posting of his resume so much I forget what the topic is.
The reason I am mentioning this is when I came aboard not too long ago and was referring to my Olympic days, a person pointed out that it sounded like bragging and after I thought about it, I realized that person was right. So, I now try to stay on topic without any reference to the coaches I had, nor all the work that got me to the Games. After all, that was a umpteeen years ago and this is today, not yesterday.
Also, I have found out that people normally don't listen real well to those tooting their own horn. A lesson I learned here recently and am glad I did.
Both Solar and Lindsay have explained their thoughts on this shoulder topic pretty well, and as a swimmer, still learning after all these years, I take their words to heart.
So, again, my vote is volume of rotation can be harmful to shoulders. And most all of the explanations and descriptions have been kept simple and to the point and I am thankful for that, too!!!
Donna
