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This medical PowerPoint presentation is about swimming injuries. Swimming is generally considered a low-impact sport that is less likely to cause injuries compared to other high-impact sports. However, like any physical activity, swimming can also result in injuries. Some common swimming injuries include:

Swimmers Shoulder: This is a common overuse injury that affects the rotator cuff muscles in the shoulder. It is caused by repetitive overhead movements and can result in pain and weakness in the shoulder.
Swimmers Knee: Swimmers knee is a type of knee pain that is caused by the repetitive kicking motion used in swimming. It can result in pain, inflammation, and stiffness in the knee joint.
Lower Back Pain: Swimming can put strain on the lower back muscles, especially if the swimmer has poor technique or posture in the water.
Ear Infections: Swimmers are at increased risk of developing ear infections due to prolonged exposure to water. Water can get trapped in the ear canal and create a moist environment where bacteria can thrive.
Chlorine Exposure: Prolonged exposure to chlorine in swimming pools can irritate the skin and eyes, and can also cause respiratory problems in some individuals.
Cramps: Swimmers may experience muscle cramps due to dehydration, overexertion, or improper nutrition.

Preventing swimming injuries involves proper training and technique, warming up and stretching before swimming, maintaining good nutrition and hydration, using appropriate equipment such as goggles and swim caps, and following proper pool hygiene practices. If an injury does occur, it is important to seek medical attention and rest until the injury has healed.

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Swimming Injuries By: Kristen Wilson UK Swim & Dive Intro
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Common Areas of Injury for Swimmers Shoulder Knee Back
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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
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What is it? Caused by the inflammation of the tendons surrounding the rotator cuff. The rotator cuff is made up of four principal muscles and is responsible for supporting and creating movements. One of the rotator cuff tendons become pinched between the bones which form the shoulder joint. One main cause of impingement syndrome is rotator cuff tendonitis. This inflammation of the tendons creates less room for the tendons to travel through the subacromial space. http://www.nsmi.org.uk/articles/swimming-injuries.html
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Why Swimmers? Constant shoulder movement gradually causes the tendons to rub against the underside of the acromion, which can cause pain and irritation. Poor technique of stroke mechanics can reinforce movements that are too stressful on the shoulder. Swimmers tend to have strong muscles in their chest and the front of their shoulders, but the backside of their shoulders are weaker. This can cause the shoulder to be forward rounded. Forward rounded shoulders decreases the space available at the shoulder joint causing one or more tendons to be trapped when the arm is raised. Common over-use injury.
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Treatment Stretch before and after exercise Stretch tight chest muscles Good Stretches for Shoulder Strengthen rotator cuff muscles Pain medications Discontinue activities that cause shoulder pain Correction of stroke mechanics Impingement Treatment Conclusion
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Knee Breaststroke Knee Breaststroke Kick
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What is it? Most common in swimmers who swim a lot of breaststroke. Mostly due to the position of the knee during breaststroke kick. The rotation in the kick affectsthe medial collateral ligament,which runs along the inner side of the knee. If painful exercise does not stop, it can lead to a MCLtear. http://www.nsmi.org.uk/articles/swimming-injuries.html
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Why Swimmers? A swimmer can have swimmer’s knee no matter what stroke they swim, but it is most common in breaststrokers. The breaststroke kick puts extra force on the inside of the knee.
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Treatment Medication to reduce swelling and pain Rest from breaststroke kick Stretches to improve flexibility
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Lower Back Lumbar Vertebrae
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What is it? Lower back injury is common in swimmers. While swimmers experience back pain in their upper back between their shoulder blades, low back pain is more common. Continuous stress placed on the lumbar spine causes much pain. Low back pain can be the sign of many things. Muscle spasms Tight muscles Overuse Disc problems
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Why Swimmers? A common complaint of swimmers with lower back pain is that flip turns are very painful. Another complaint is completing dolphin kicks. Usually, swimmers perform dolphin kicks coming off the wall after a flip turn and when they swim butterfly. Flip turn with dolphin kick Slow motion butterfly
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Treatment Medication Heat before exercise Ice after exercise or when it is inflamed Resting from flip turns and dolphin kick Stretching Physical Therapy
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Weights Good Techniques
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Technique The swim team here at UK lifts weights three times a week. A lot of the lifts include heavy weights. If you are not careful and use good techniques, then you can easily injure yourself. Power Clean
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Conclusion Impingement Syndrome Swimmer’s Knee Low Back pain Weights
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References http://www.nsmi.org.uk/articles/swimming-injuries.html http://www.nismat.org/traintip/swimmershld http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLB-IrNuuV0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDeoO3XPfS8&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjlID6KwPX4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9eDAQxL5cA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmiyhPop6GI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dggpMIKYaA0&feature=plcp