Swimming and Shoulder Injuries

Injuries are common in all sports. Just the action of repeating the same movements and using the same muscles over and over again leaves you prone to all kinds of aches and pains: athletes and trainers often experience muscle sprains, strains, pulls, tears and stretches. Swimming’s not a sport known for a wide variety of injuries—but when a swimming injury does occur, it often causes damage to the shoulders. Though no breaks or fractures are involved, it can still be quite debilitating and can keep the swimmer out of action for a long time. Swim instructors often hear complaints from their...Read More

Swimming Techniques: Getting Started

Want to really swim instead of just splashing around? Ok, here are some basic swimming techniques. But before you even think of getting in the water, there are two items you must have to get started right: first, a good pair of goggles, and second, a well-fitted swim cap.Choose goggles that most closely match your eye sockets and decide whether rubber, foam, or plastic is the most comfortable. The goggles should provide a firm seal and not let any water seep in. A well-made swim cap keeps long hair out of your face, protects your scalp and hair from chlorine, and gives you a more aerodynamic profile...Read More