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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Leonard,
It may be a too broad a brush. I have just been carefully reading everything Terry wrote and some other people's comments on TI technique with lower volume, so it seemed to be an obvious conclusion, but it is a "general" one. And you are a fine example of high-volume/TI and faring really well. That's a pile of yardage, Dude!!
I just want everyone who swims to never have to experience shoulder problems, and this thread is providing a multitude of thoughts on it, as well as conclusions with and without fact. And I think this is a good thing; makes us all stop and think about our technique and how much yardage may be too much, especially for those who are really, really intune with how they feel during and after practices. You know, kinda like that silent "red flag" that goes up when something isn't quite right.
Donna
Leonard,
It may be a too broad a brush. I have just been carefully reading everything Terry wrote and some other people's comments on TI technique with lower volume, so it seemed to be an obvious conclusion, but it is a "general" one. And you are a fine example of high-volume/TI and faring really well. That's a pile of yardage, Dude!!
I just want everyone who swims to never have to experience shoulder problems, and this thread is providing a multitude of thoughts on it, as well as conclusions with and without fact. And I think this is a good thing; makes us all stop and think about our technique and how much yardage may be too much, especially for those who are really, really intune with how they feel during and after practices. You know, kinda like that silent "red flag" that goes up when something isn't quite right.
Donna
