Physiotherapy
A recent report noted additional benefits specifically for people suffering with long term physical and mental health conditions which included chronic pain and anxiety. It proved to be a great activity for all ages with studies showing that swimming improves quality of life for the elderly which also shows reduced falls and other acute injuries.
Of course, all physical activities have the potential to result in injury and swimming is no exception. Common reasons for swimming injuries include:
Joints can be put in extreme repetitive motion, depending on the stroke
Failure to ensure proper stroke technique exacerbates overuse fatigue
Existing injuries can cause imbalance and compensation leading to further injury
Poor warm-up can also cause further damage
Failure to ensure proper stroke technique exacerbates overuse fatigue
Existing injuries can cause imbalance and compensation leading to further injury
Poor warm-up can also cause further damage
Please don’t let this put you off getting your swimming costume on and enjoying the water!
Contact The Experts
It is important to visit a physiotherapist for expert assessment of your biomechanics for personalised advice on injury prevention. See our list below of our local approved Physiotherapists. Then Contact Swim Whisperer In Moray.
Based around our consultation with your Physiotherapist and with written consent provided by you, Swim Whisperer will provide the lessons to adapt and perfect your stroke according to your rehabilitation requirements.