Shoulder Flexibility

RE: Shoulder Flexibility

Former Member — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:10:19 GMT

Yes, definitely! I can't attach the PDF, because it's too large, but there is a great article on stretching in the January/February issue of Swimmer Magazine. Go to the USMS home page and click on Swimmer Magazine. Then, search the "Back Issues" for that issue. A PDF of the article is available for you to save to your computer. Those stretches have helped me tremendously and I have had previous major shoulder surgery. Here's the direct link: www.usmsswimmer.com/.../swimmer_stretching.pdf

RE: Shoulder Flexibility

Former Member — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:03:42 GMT

I found a great way to improve my overall flexibility, esp my hips and hamstrings, is yoga. Now I tend to be turned off by that kind of stuff, and to each their own, but I found a class that was not so "spiritual" and more about the movements and exercise. i still chuckle a bit when we do "ohms", but I can now put my palms on the floor without bending my knees.

RE: Shoulder Flexibility

Bobinator — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:58:14 GMT

Sorry..............under patient resources click "handouts" and you will find shoulder/neck information, some good foam roller info, and go to the bottom of the home page for a good article on gluteal activation (commonly overlooked but totally core strength). :agree:

RE: Shoulder Flexibility

Bobinator — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:53:37 GMT

hi Moody! I attended a free shoulder workshop at North Beach Pool in St. Pete following a swim meet. Type this link in your browser (in case I can't get it to work) and you will find some good shoulder stretches as well as some great core strength and hip stuff. www.tricoretherapy.com The speaker, Dr. Matt Fontaine was a great resource of ideas for swimmer's (tri's too) who want to stay healthy and get stronger!

RE: Shoulder Flexibility

Elaine Krugman — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 10:14:09 GMT

Here's the direct link: www.usmsswimmer.com/.../swimmer_stretching.pdf Thanks, Lindsay! I should have taken the time and done that myself! I did try to attach my pdf, but it was too large. I gave up after that... :blush:

RE: Shoulder Flexibility

moodyrichardson — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 06:38:09 GMT

Thanks for the EXCELLENT articles ya'll!!! I'm definitely adding these to my regimen!!:applaud::applaud:

RE: Shoulder Flexibility

Elaine Krugman — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 09:48:37 GMT

I've never had the flexibility in my shoulders that I would like, even when I was young. I'd really like to increase my flexibility, so I could really do some better streamlining. Do any of you have exercises or stretches that you do to help with this problem? Yes, definitely! I can't attach the PDF, because it's too large, but there is a great article on stretching in the January/February issue of Swimmer Magazine. Go to the USMS home page and click on Swimmer Magazine. Then, search the "Back Issues" for that issue. A PDF of the article is available for you to save to your computer. Those stretches have helped me tremendously and I have had previous major shoulder surgery.