Epidemiology of Injuries and Prevention Strategies in Competitive Swimmers

2012179 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Florian Wanivenhaus · Hospital for Special Surgery

Alice J. S. Fox · Hospital for Special Surgery

Salma Chaudhury · Hospital for Special Surgery

Abstract

An understanding of swimming biomechanics and typical injuries in swimming aids in early recognition of injury, initiation of treatment, and design of optimal prevention and rehabilitation strategies.

Topics & Keywords

Sports injuries and prevention Sports Performance and Training Shoulder Injury and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Sports Health A Multidisciplinary Approach

Volume 4, Issue 3, pp. 246-251

DOI: 10.1177/1941738112442132

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