Have you had injuries from swimming?

RE: Have you had injuries from swimming?

Former Member — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:06:51 GMT

Shoulders. Just plain worn out.

RE: Have you had injuries from swimming?

Former Member — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:23:14 GMT

My daughter came at wall so hard during a 50 free that she hyper-extended her arm on her touch and snapped her UCL!

RE: Have you had injuries from swimming?

swimshark — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:00:21 GMT

In 2003 I did the One Hour Postal Swim and, due to incorrect form, came out with bursitis and tendonitis in my right shoulder. I tried to change my stroke to help it get better but after 15 months I finally had to do to the doc and eventually physical therapy. It acts up every once in a while but is generally okay. Marksman, what happened with your bike crash?

RE: Have you had injuries from swimming?

Former Member — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 13:57:33 GMT

I've had shoulder pain or wrist pain from time to time. One time I dove in and tore a ligament in my shoulder, it took a few years for it to feel normal again. But my most serious injury came from a bike fall and it has been a very expensive and painful and long recovery. I really wish I'd decided to just swim that day. A little bit of shoulder pain is nothing compared to the injuries people can end up with in other sports.