Swimmers are susceptible to a different kind of stress on their bodies than most other athletes. Swimmers must have excellent upper and lower body strength to be successful, and they must condition their respiratory systems to manage rigorous swimming activity. Below are some helpful ways to keep your body in its best swimming shape.

Injury Prevention Tips

Articles

Is Your Rotator Cuff a Sore Subject? Stretching

External Resources

YMCA of Central Ohio Swim Team

                How to Prevent Overuse Injuries in Swimming

            











                Risks of Early Specialization for Youth Swimmers

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Swimmers are susceptible to a different kind of stress on their bodies than most other athletes. Swimmers must have excellent upper and lower body strength to be successful, and they must condition their respiratory systems to manage rigorous swimming activity. Below are some helpful ways to keep your body in its best swimming shape.

  • Injury Prevention Tips

Articles

  • Is Your Rotator Cuff a Sore Subject?
  • Stretching

External Resources

  • YMCA of Central Ohio Swim Team

                  How to Prevent Overuse Injuries in Swimming
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
                  Risks of Early Specialization for Youth Swimmers
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
                  How to Prevent Overuse Injuries in Swimming
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
                  Risks of Early Specialization for Youth Swimmers
    
    

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