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
Do you think loosening up exercises are stretching exercises - I don't think they are if you do them correctley. I say most of those little things you and I had used for years are not stretching exercises. I eliminated the stretches from that photo copy we received from Kiphuth in the late 40s. There were a few that are considered dangerous for swimmers now. Especially the ones that said bounce the arms back twice.
Do you think loosening up exercises are stretching exercises - I don't think they are if you do them correctley. I say most of those little things you and I had used for years are not stretching exercises. I eliminated the stretches from that photo copy we received from Kiphuth in the late 40s. There were a few that are considered dangerous for swimmers now. Especially the ones that said bounce the arms back twice.
