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
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It was Coach Robert Kiphuth who convinced me that I should continue swimming after my disappointment after I was sick in 1952.
When I go to Mexico I am going to do all of the exercises in his booklet and make a short video clip of each and post them. I think there were approx. 20.
If any one has that booklet I would like a copy. They were on 8.5 x 11 sheets of paper. Stick figure drawings with explanation of how to do them. I think I know them all by memory and with a very slight variation they are still acceptable for all to do.
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It was Coach Robert Kiphuth who convinced me that I should continue swimming after my disappointment after I was sick in 1952.
When I go to Mexico I am going to do all of the exercises in his booklet and make a short video clip of each and post them. I think there were approx. 20.
If any one has that booklet I would like a copy. They were on 8.5 x 11 sheets of paper. Stick figure drawings with explanation of how to do them. I think I know them all by memory and with a very slight variation they are still acceptable for all to do.
