Just wondering if anyone has any great ideas of what to do in the pool to rehab my slightly injured hamstring. It's one of those great little injuries that attacked me out of the blue (as in 13.5 miles into a 22 mile training run). I was nervous about going to the pool at first because the motion for pushing off the wall seemed to be when it was hurting. I did the RICE thing, and have been doing the elliptical at the gym without any problems. Now that it only bothers me when I run, I think I can safely get in the pool.
My thought was that some kicking sets on my back might be good, but thought others might have some thoughts. Should I (gasp, please forgive me) do some pool running or treading water?
Thanks.
some ideas...
4 position kick (back, front, left side, right side), to strengthen all parts of your legs
stretch before, during and after swimming
easy on the breaststroke kick
i think doing the elliptical is a good idea, as it will help not only rehab your hammy, but also help build up the muscles around it, which in turn help stabalize and build your weaker ones.
some ideas...
4 position kick (back, front, left side, right side), to strengthen all parts of your legs
stretch before, during and after swimming
easy on the breaststroke kick
i think doing the elliptical is a good idea, as it will help not only rehab your hammy, but also help build up the muscles around it, which in turn help stabalize and build your weaker ones.
