ASP003: Why "Swimmers Shoulder" is on the Rise

This episode of the Advanced Swimming Performance Podcast features co-host Jenni Brozena. Jenni and I discuss why “swimmers shoulder” is on the rise.

Jenni Brozena is the Owner and Lead Sport Scientist of Aqueous, an international organization providing elite aquatic wellness through accessible sport science for training preparation, performance, and rehabilitation of aquatic athletes. Jenni works with healthcare systems and large-scale athletic teams to utilize applied sport science for biomechanics, performance enhancement, injury prevention and rehabilitation services for swimmers triathletes, water, water polo players, rowers, and kayakers.

Jenni’s work has been accepted at the International Symposium for Biomechanics & Medicine in Swimming, the International Symposium on 3D Human Movement, and she has been a leader within the International Society of Swim Coaching, US Masters Swimming Sports Medicine Committee, and Medical Fitness Association where she supports the Exercise Is Medicine initiative.

IN WHY “SWIMMERS SHOULDER” IS ON THE RISE YOU’LL LEARN:

• Many swimmers have learned to accept shoulder pain and they don’t seek treatment. Many rely on pain medication for temporary relief.
• Coaches should incorporate more simple, corrective movements for the posterior rotator cuff to balance excessive eccentric forces and internal rotations.
• A lack of dryland training or incorrect dryland training may be a contribution to swimmer injuries due to time limitations and the insufficient support for the different cycles of stroke stages.
• Coaches that are working with different age groups should recognize the different areas of development. Swimmers of different age groups may require different types of exercises and different areas of emphasis.