Swimming is an exercise that benefits you in multiple ways. It can strengthen your muscles and improve your cardiovascular fitness. But overtraining and improper techniques can cause you harm. Common swimming injuries include neck injuries and shoulder injuries. You can prevent this by perfecting your techniques. But also avoid overtraining. Take breaks in between to give your body proper rest. Follow this guide to know more!

1. COMMON SWIMMING
INJURIES AND PREVENTION
BRITISH SWIM SCHOOL

2. Swimming is the
most popular
low-impact
fitness activity
The water gives buoyancy,
so that you can float
through your exercise
session without putting
pressure on the joints

3. An hour of swimming
burns almost as
many calories as
running, without all
the impact on your
bones and joints
Swimming as an Exercise

4. Swimming
Injuries
Swimming injuries can
occur due to over-
demanding workouts
or incorrect techniques

5. Your swimming
injury risk
depends on the
time you spend
in the pool and
the type of
swimming you do

6. Swimming
Injuries and
Prevention
Types of Injuries
Check out the types of
injuries that swimmers
commonly face from
improper techniques
and overactivity

7. Shoulder Injuries
1.
The shoulder is a particularly vulnerable joint for
swimmers

8. The arm movement
involved in swimming
can cause significant
strain for arm and
shoulder muscles
Swimmers can also suffer
from shoulder instability

9. 2. Knee Injuries
Knee injuries are
prevalent amongst
swimmers, especially
those who practice
breaststroke
It can cause swelling and inflammation
leading to issues with the medial collateral
ligament

10. Swimming
Injuries and
Prevention
3. Neck Injuries
Swimming can cause
significant strain on the
neck causing injuries

11. 4. Back Pain
The twisting motion during flip turns and butterfly can
cause back pain in swimmers

12. 5. Hip Pain
Breaststrokers may
also experience hip
pain from
inflammation of the
hip tendons

13. How to prevent
swimming injuries?

14. 1. Be aware of your
surroundings

15. 2. Work out all your muscle groups
and use proper techniques

16. 3. Stay away
and take rest if
you are not
healthy

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