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've been re-reading this thread and even though Terry originally stated it was due to technique, and has back-tracked now to swim aids, and possibly volume and other things, I am actually not confused now.
I believe the reason Terry has great success in his swimmers not having shoulder issues is not just because they try to perform perfect technique. They are not doing volume so the only culprit according to his observations has to be technique and specifically in those swimmers not doing TI and doing high-volume. His only measurement is, in fact, for technique. That's the only test he has numbers on.
And I am not a doctor, but I have been a swimmer. I truly believe my shoulder was due to volume, not technique, as I never used paddles because they didn't make them way back then. But I have used them while in masters, and even though I thought and felt they were benefitting me, I think the large ones put entirely too much torque on the shoulder(s), excuse me, my shoulder. Millions of rotations on a shoulder while a person is of young age and their bones and bodies are still developing, may inhibit the growth of the shoulder and surrounding tissues and may even make one pre-disposed to shoulder problems.
Donna
I've been re-reading this thread and even though Terry originally stated it was due to technique, and has back-tracked now to swim aids, and possibly volume and other things, I am actually not confused now.
I believe the reason Terry has great success in his swimmers not having shoulder issues is not just because they try to perform perfect technique. They are not doing volume so the only culprit according to his observations has to be technique and specifically in those swimmers not doing TI and doing high-volume. His only measurement is, in fact, for technique. That's the only test he has numbers on.
And I am not a doctor, but I have been a swimmer. I truly believe my shoulder was due to volume, not technique, as I never used paddles because they didn't make them way back then. But I have used them while in masters, and even though I thought and felt they were benefitting me, I think the large ones put entirely too much torque on the shoulder(s), excuse me, my shoulder. Millions of rotations on a shoulder while a person is of young age and their bones and bodies are still developing, may inhibit the growth of the shoulder and surrounding tissues and may even make one pre-disposed to shoulder problems.
Donna
