SWIMMING INJURIES
Swimming is a highly revered sport that provides opportunities for participation across a lifetime! Both recreational and competitive swimmers experience varying intensities, yet all athletes require strength, endurance, and fine-tuned technique. This sport can lead to swimming-related injuries, but being proactive can help mitigate risks. The shoulders often bear the brunt of the effort, making conditions like shoulder issues, rotator cuff tendonitis, bicep tendonitis, and shoulder impingement prevalent among swimmers. Depending on the stroke, knee pain and back pain can catch many by surprise. Many swimmers find that MCL sprains and low back pain are manageable with the right approach. Don’t swim through the pain – take control and maximize your time in the water! Reach out to Feldman Physical Therapy and Performance for a comprehensive evaluation by our expert Doctors of Physical Therapy. We will evaluate your strength and mobility, determine if further assessments are necessary, and create an effective plan to kickstart your recovery.
Some swimming-related injuries may only require ice and rest, others will require rehabilitation. Though we hope to avoid surgery with Physical Therapy, it may be required with severe injuries. Physical Therapy is integral for both rehab and prehab. There is no set timeline for recovery but, working with a Physical Therapist can certainly help speed it up. At Feldman Physical Therapy and Performance, you will experience one on one treatment with a Doctor of Physical Therapy to create a personalized plan that gets you meeting and even exceeding your goals with fewer visits. The immediate goals are to reduce pain and swelling. As rehabilitation progresses, you can expect swimming physical therapy exercises to improve range of motion, strength, balance, endurance, and flexibility.
No matter how common the swimming injury, yours is unique to you. Our visits are designed to pinpoint the root of the problem and develop a custom plan to prevent the issue from returning. We want you to be better than you were before the injury!
