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Epidemiology of Injuries and Prevention Strategies in Competitive Swimmers
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An epidemiological survey was conducted to collect data relating to the prevalence and frequency of musculoskeletal injuries in Zimbabwean high school male and female swimmers. A questionnaire was administered on site thus ensuring that the response rate was 100 percent. Analysis of results revealed that of the 45 respondents there were 22 male (48.9%) and 23 female subjects (51.1%). A total of 27 swimmers (60% hence 16 male; 11 females); 59.26% and 40.74% respectively reported that they had musculoskeletal problems and pain mainly shoulder problems (males = 62% and females = 57.1%), followed by knee injuries (males = 20.6% and females = 16.7%), and low back pain region (males = 17.1% and females = 26.2%). There was a statistical significance in injury difference between male and female high school swimmers (t= 2.46, p= 0.031). Considering the difference of injuries with respect to strokes significant injuries difference were found in Back Strokes (p= 0.034) and Butterfly (p= 0.018). However, no significant difference were found in Breast Stroke (p= 0.567) and Crawl (p= 0.852). Musculoskeletal injuries are common in high school male and female swimmers. Correct stroke technique and stroke alterations may help to prevent injuries and care must be taken for their prevention and early safe return to play.
An Updated Review of the Epidemiology of Swimming Injuries
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ObjectiveTo carry out a systematic review to update the scientific evidence on the incidence and prevalence of injuries in the swimming discipline, as well as the location, type, and mechanism of the injuries, and to assess whether studies are meeting methodological recommendations for data collection and injury surveillance.TypeAnalytical‐Systematic review.Literature SurveyThe databases of PubMed and Sportdiscus were used to search for studies that describe the epidemiology of injuries in adult swimmers between 2010 and March 2020.MethodologyOf the 864 articles identified, 14 studies were finally included in this review. The methodological quality of the studies was analyzed with the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) scale and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were followed.SynthesisThe results showed a high prevalence of shoulder, knee, and lower back injuries among swimmers due to ove...
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A prospective study of injury affecting competitive collegiate swimmers
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Assessment of the impact of injuries on basic movement patterns in amateur swimmers
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Introduction: Swimming is a sport that often involves various injuries, which can cause pain that can last for a lifetime. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of past injuries on basic movement patterns in amateur swimmers. Material and methods: Sixty amateur swimmers (32 women and 28 men) completed the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) test and a questionnaire on past injuries. The mean age of the respondents was 37 years (SD = 12.7), body weight 72 kg (SD = 13.7) and body height 175 cm (SD = 10). All subjects were adults, practicing amateur swimming for at least two hours a week. Any participant with injuries that had occurred in the previous four weeks was excluded from the study. Results: Among the respondents, 62% reported suffering injury: 78% being a traumatic injury, 35% an overload injury and 14% both types. The FMS test indicated an increased risk of injury in 20% of respondents, based on a result lower than or equal to 14 points. The mean score in the FMS test was 16 points. Additionally, 5% reported pain in the lumbar spine in the trunk stability push-up test. All other tests were passed by all study participants. No significant difference in global FMS score was found between injured and non-injured swimmers. Conclusions: The FMS score obtained by amateur swimmers does not appear to be influenced by previously experienced injuries. Most of the respondents had suffered injuries in their lives, and these were mainly traumatic injuries.
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