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.
As to the epidemic of shoulder problems among the young, I read the following in my daughter's recent issue of Splash magazine:
"Because it allows for such a wid array of movements, the shoulder is perhaps the most versatile joint in the human body. Unfortunately, that versatility also makes it the most unstable joint we have. Combine that instability with the pounding it takes in the pool, and it's no wonder shoulder problems can be common among young swimmers. Besides limiting your strength and speed, if left unaddressed, this painful cnodition could force you out of the water indefinitely.
According to physical therapist and strength coach Bill Hartman, swimmers shoulder is a mechnical pniching of the raotator cuff due to abnormal shoulder mechanics. It's typically caused by overuse and resultant fatigue that alters muscle recruitment around the scapula and shoulder. This changes stroke mechanics and creates repetitive trauma to the cuff."
I spoke with an orthopedist and ART guy at some length today. There is a big difference between shoulder issue in kids and adults. Partly because they're growing and we're growing dessicated. Apparently, adults respond fairly well to cortisone. Both need to do prehab and rehab. I don't think kids do enough prehab.
As to the epidemic of shoulder problems among the young, I read the following in my daughter's recent issue of Splash magazine:
"Because it allows for such a wid array of movements, the shoulder is perhaps the most versatile joint in the human body. Unfortunately, that versatility also makes it the most unstable joint we have. Combine that instability with the pounding it takes in the pool, and it's no wonder shoulder problems can be common among young swimmers. Besides limiting your strength and speed, if left unaddressed, this painful cnodition could force you out of the water indefinitely.
According to physical therapist and strength coach Bill Hartman, swimmers shoulder is a mechnical pniching of the raotator cuff due to abnormal shoulder mechanics. It's typically caused by overuse and resultant fatigue that alters muscle recruitment around the scapula and shoulder. This changes stroke mechanics and creates repetitive trauma to the cuff."
I spoke with an orthopedist and ART guy at some length today. There is a big difference between shoulder issue in kids and adults. Partly because they're growing and we're growing dessicated. Apparently, adults respond fairly well to cortisone. Both need to do prehab and rehab. I don't think kids do enough prehab.
