Some of the most common injuries suffered by swimmers are related to the shoulders. These injuries can range from inflammation to a torn rotator cuff. Shoulder injuries can be attributed to factors ...

We all know that swimmers are susceptible to shoulder injuries. Whether we have proper stroke mechanics or not, it can happen to anyone. Missy Franklin, to name one star, is an example of an elite ...

Swimming might be a low-impact exercise but it can be tough on the back, shoulders, and core muscles, which is where Pilates for swimmers comes in. The movements help work all these areas, boosting ...

I don’t often have a favorite exercise but this is why I really like weighted swimmers. 1 - it really exposes poor shoulder mobility. You can’t hide in this. 2 - it’s a ridiculously good workout for ...

NEW ORLEANS - The painful overuse injury called swimmer's shoulder, common in competitive swimmers, may be caused by excessive swimming distance during training along with a culture in competitive ...

It is not uncommon to obtain shoulder injuries that require surgery. While the shoulder is the most versatile joint in our body, it is also the most vulnerable. Here is a question from someone who ...

Background Strength programs with few exercises, performed out of the water and in an open kinetic chain have shown good results in minimizing some musculoskeletal risk factors related to swimmer’s ...

Let’s be honest, warming up your shoulders is not the most exciting part of your workout routine. Swinging your arms draws more attention in the gym than hopping on the treadmill to raise your heart ...