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Journal of Athletic Training, 2021
Context Supraspinatus tendinopathy and shoulder pain are common in competitive youth swimmers. Ho... more Context Supraspinatus tendinopathy and shoulder pain are common in competitive youth swimmers. However, no researchers have investigated clinical and structural factors contributing to shoulder pain and disability in masters-level swimmers. Objective To (1) determine the prevalence of shoulder pain and disability in masters-level swimmers; (2) identify the most provocative special tests for shoulder pain; and (3) determine if shoulder clinical and tissue-specific measures, training variables, and volume varied between those with and those without shoulder pain, dissatisfaction, and disability. Design Cross-sectional study. Setting Collegiate swimming facilities. Patients or Other Participants Thirty-nine adult masters-level swimmers. Main Outcome Measure(s) Demographics, training, and pain and disability ratings using the Penn Shoulder Score and Disability of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand sports module were surveyed. Swimmers underwent a clinical examination that consisted of passive rang...
Journal of Athletic Training, 2021
Context Supraspinatus tendinopathy and shoulder pain are common in competitive youth swimmers. Ho... more Context Supraspinatus tendinopathy and shoulder pain are common in competitive youth swimmers. However, no researchers have investigated clinical and structural factors contributing to shoulder pain and disability in masters-level swimmers. Objective To (1) determine the prevalence of shoulder pain and disability in masters-level swimmers; (2) identify the most provocative special tests for shoulder pain; and (3) determine if shoulder clinical and tissue-specific measures, training variables, and volume varied between those with and those without shoulder pain, dissatisfaction, and disability. Design Cross-sectional study. Setting Collegiate swimming facilities. Patients or Other Participants Thirty-nine adult masters-level swimmers. Main Outcome Measure(s) Demographics, training, and pain and disability ratings using the Penn Shoulder Score and Disability of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand sports module were surveyed. Swimmers underwent a clinical examination that consisted of passive rang...