I have been swimming for 50 years and have had 3 swim injuries. I know of some great, great swimmers who have been doing the same and remain untouched. How do they do this? If it is because their greatness is due to technique, they sure need to share. But I also wonder if it is because they swim smart, train smart, know their limitations and train accordingly. Do they listen to their bodies first and train second? Something many people don't do, me included in the past.
I've watched Laura Val (The Machine) and heard of Susan Heim Brown. I am amazed.
Is it also stroke related?. I know I swam only backstroke for 40 years and voila, 1993 rotator cuff surgery; 1995 impingement surgery; 1996 torn SI joint (sigh). And I learned technique very early on by world class coaches and swimmers; we did all the right things and were doing hip rotation back in the 60s before a lot of swimming folks were doing it.
Any thoughts on how this comes to be for some and not others?
Donna
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Had my right shoulder repaired 7 years ago (torn labrum, torn bicep tendon) from a jiu jitsu injury. I am conscious of this history with every stroke I take.
Was that a chicken wing that went wrong Dave. That was the most excruciating technique to have the instructor put on us.
I learnt to give 150% in jujitsu or be the demo dummy--ack.
I had a bad landing right on my lower back which aggravated my issues in that area. It put paid to jusjitsu for me. I was flipped right over my partner's shoulders before being warm enough, and he didn't warn me he was going right over...I thought we were at walkthrough still. He then tried to guide my fall and made it worse. I didn't get my feet down. Thud!
Good technique should avoid injury especially in swimming. However, folks can get unlucky or just have a slight physiological issue that can lead to an injury, IMHO.
I would think though, excessive and forced yardage with sloppy technique WILL lead to injury. This doesnt mean all injuries are because of that.
Not getting injured in 30yrs of swimming or anything means attention to technique, correct nutrition, mental health, correct stretching, avoiding unhelpful excercises and motions, limited physical labour, and a big dose of good fortune. Much can be avoided if you're careful..but sometimes even the best can have a bad day.
Had my right shoulder repaired 7 years ago (torn labrum, torn bicep tendon) from a jiu jitsu injury. I am conscious of this history with every stroke I take.
Was that a chicken wing that went wrong Dave. That was the most excruciating technique to have the instructor put on us.
I learnt to give 150% in jujitsu or be the demo dummy--ack.
I had a bad landing right on my lower back which aggravated my issues in that area. It put paid to jusjitsu for me. I was flipped right over my partner's shoulders before being warm enough, and he didn't warn me he was going right over...I thought we were at walkthrough still. He then tried to guide my fall and made it worse. I didn't get my feet down. Thud!
Good technique should avoid injury especially in swimming. However, folks can get unlucky or just have a slight physiological issue that can lead to an injury, IMHO.
I would think though, excessive and forced yardage with sloppy technique WILL lead to injury. This doesnt mean all injuries are because of that.
Not getting injured in 30yrs of swimming or anything means attention to technique, correct nutrition, mental health, correct stretching, avoiding unhelpful excercises and motions, limited physical labour, and a big dose of good fortune. Much can be avoided if you're careful..but sometimes even the best can have a bad day.
