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
Parents
Former Member
I wonder how many are still stretching before they swim???
I do stretch my calves very lightly when I walk to the pool. After swimming or walking I again stretch my calves, I never stretch anything else.
Stretch calves 3 X for 7 seconds, 5 times a day since knee operations.
I wonder how many are still stretching before they swim???
I do stretch my calves very lightly when I walk to the pool. After swimming or walking I again stretch my calves, I never stretch anything else.
Stretch calves 3 X for 7 seconds, 5 times a day since knee operations.
