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Injury Prevention

Members of USA Swimming's Sports Medicine and Science Network offer tips and suggestions on how to keep swimmers injury-free:

Active Shoulder Warm-up for Swimmers (2009)
Shoulder Injury Prevention
Shoulder Stretching: Helpful or Harmful? (Full-Length Review)
Shoulder Stretching: Helpful or Harmful? (Summary)
Shoulder Stretching: Helpful or Harmful? (Accompanying PowerPoint)
Groin Injury Prevention
Neck Pain and Swimming

Rehab Protocols
The following protocols have been provided by members of USA Swimmings's Sports Medicine and Science Network. They have been suggested based on successful use with competitive swimmers.

While each protocol can serve as a useful reference, you are encouraged to tailor a protocol to meet the specific rehab needs of your athlete.

Rehab and Return to Swimming for Breaststroker's Knee
Injury Case Studies
Brooke Bennett's Shoulder
Michael Phelps' Shoulder
 

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