Here is something new (the document states 9/24/07) from the USA Swimming site by George T. Edelman, MPT, OCS, MTC: Shoulder Stretching: Helpful or Harmful? (Accompanying PowerPoint)
The conclusion is:
• Cognitive shift in stretching programs
• Stretching is athlete specific
• Shoulder stretches that target the glenohumeral joint capsule can be harmful to the swimmer and are strongly discouraged
• Stretches that target the muscle tissue and respect the musculo-tendon unit - encouraged
Naturally, according to George, I've been doing the exact wrong exercises. &^@#.
What do y'all think of this? Fort?
Mark
I too did all of those bad stretches into my 30s and I have the shoulders to prove it:cry:. I have been doing there 3 good stretches at the end of workout and they seem to help.:banana:
I too did all of those bad stretches into my 30s and I have the shoulders to prove it:cry:. I have been doing there 3 good stretches at the end of workout and they seem to help.:banana:
