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Swimming all summer?
There are some dangers you need to be aware of
We write quite a bit here about sports injuries, but swimming has somehow never made the list of activities that could endanger us.
Well, it turns out we were wrong.
An expert in orthopedic surgery explains the dangers that await us in the pool
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Thursday, 22 July 2021, 10:25 Updated: 10:48
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Swimming is a great sport, one that is also suitable for people who hate exercise.
It has a positive effect on blood pressure, cholesterol, nervous system, heart performance, muscle mass, blood chemistry and more, and it even burns quite a few calories (180-488 calories in half an hour, depending on the style you choose).
But as with anything related to the health worlds - it can also be harmful, if not done right.
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According to Dr. Robert Levy, an expert in orthopedic surgery who specializes in sports, shoulder, elbow and knee injuries, problems usually begin when you jump into motivated water after years of avoiding swimming, without taking refresher or instructional classes and style accuracy. Here are all the pains that can appear After a wrong swim, and the ways to deal with them.
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Many people swim to deal with back pain or when they suffer from sports injuries, but swimming - both among amateur swimmers and professionals - can cause pain that was not necessarily the case before.
"If you do not swim properly - you may develop neck and back pain, prolonged chest-style swimming with a head out of the water can cause neck and back pain and even injuries," says Dr. Levy. .
Highest risk of shoulder injuries.
Rowing style swimming (Photo: Giphy)
Even among professional swimmers we witness injuries, Dr. Levy reports, especially in the shoulders, resulting from tendonitis, a phenomenon called pinch syndrome, or injury to the shoulder ligaments.
The swimming style in which the risk level for shoulder injuries is higher is mainly a freestyle style.
"80 to 90 percent of competitive swimmers complain of shoulder pain. They exercise their body regularly and this can cause tendonitis. It is important to remember that even in the water there is significant effort on the body, and what determines the appearance of complaints in free swimming is volume, intensity and style." , Explains Dr. Levy, "that an untrained swimmer puts in more effort because his style is less good, that a trained swimmer comes with a good style but can suffer pain because of the heavy load."
What to do in case of a "swimming injury"?
The first step is physiotherapy with an experienced professional, preferably one who works with swimmers. An experienced physiotherapist in the field will check the range of motion in the various directions, check the strength of the muscles in the front of the shoulder and the back of the shoulder.
"Often the reason for pain in swimmers is an imbalance between the strong muscles and the weak muscles - between the front shoulder muscles and the back muscles," explains Dr. Levy. (Upper back), leading to shoulders sloping forward. This position of the shoulders can cause shoulder pain. "The
physiotherapist can help the athlete strengthen the right muscles, stretch the contracted muscles and thus balance the shoulders. Within a few months of physical therapy a significant improvement can be expected. Swimming coaches can identify whether the style hurts the swimmer's body, whether he Improperly activates the shoulder in swimming and even improve the style.
Will help strengthen the right muscles.
Treatment by a physiotherapist (Photo: ShutterStock)
If treatment with a physiotherapist does not help, go to an orthopedist.
After a diagnostic process, treatment will usually begin with anti-inflammatory pills as needed.
Steroid injections in the shoulder can also be used, a more aggressive and quick solution that optimizes the work of the physiotherapist.
In cases that do not respond to conservative treatment, the doctor will consider surgical treatment.
Today, the surgeries are performed using an arthroscopy method, a procedure performed by inserting an optical fiber, through small holes - enter and see the shoulder cavity on a large screen, explains Dr. Levy. Or repair tendons, depending on the findings, through 3-4 openings.
The operation lasts between an hour and an hour and a half and the patient remains under observation for one night.
The next day, the work of physiotherapy begins in order to improve the range of motion, the muscle strength, create muscle balance and after 3 to 6 months move on to full sports activity.
In conclusion, Dr. Levy mentions that if you start or return to swimming regularly, do so with professional guidance. Start with a number of study or practice classes with a certified trainer, who will teach you the proper technique of healthy and effective swimming that you can persevere with for years.
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