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This episode of the Advanced Swimming Performance Podcast features co-host Jenni Brozena. Jenni and I discuss shoulder pain.

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 SHOULDER PAIN-STRENGTHENING, FLEXIBILITY, OR SOMETHING ELSE YOU’LL LEARN:

• The rotator cuff is made up of four muscles that provide stability for the glenohumeral joint (the head of the humerus joint connects to glenoid fossa) that supports structure for shoulder movement.
• The rotator cuff tends to be injured frequently so it is important to  strengthen to prevent injury.
• Deep course stabilities should be activated and the mid trap and lat are underactive during stroke cycle. They should be the main force creators.
• Understanding the muscles that are the prime movers and the muscles that are the supporters when it comes to  rotator cuff issues.
• Posture should be a concern at an early age especially in warm ups and continue to be a main focus in strokes. Bad posture always negatively supports rotating positions causing more dragging.