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Kammer CS, Young CC, Niedfeldt MW. Swimming injuries and illnesses. Phys Sportsmed. 1999;27(4):51-60doi: 10.3810/psm.1999.04.783.
Kammer, C. S., Young, C. C., & Niedfeldt, M. W. (1999). Swimming injuries and illnesses. The Physician and sportsmedicine, 27(4), 51-60. https://doi.org/10.3810/psm.1999.04.783
Kammer, C S, et al. "Swimming injuries and illnesses." The Physician and sportsmedicine vol. 27,4 (1999): 51-60. doi: https://doi.org/10.3810/psm.1999.04.783
Kammer CS, Young CC, Niedfeldt MW. Swimming injuries and illnesses. Phys Sportsmed. 1999 Apr;27(4):51-60. doi: 10.3810/psm.1999.04.783. PMID: 20086710.
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Phys Sportsmed. 1999 Apr;27(4):51-60. doi: 10.3810/psm.1999.04.783.

Swimming injuries and illnesses.

The Physician and sportsmedicine

C S Kammer, C C Young, M W Niedfeldt

Affiliations

  1. Iowa Lutheran Hospital, Des Moines, IA, 50316, USA.

PMID: 20086710 DOI: 10.3810/psm.1999.04.783

Abstract

Swimming has a distinct profile of injuries and medical conditions. Common problems seen among swimmers include 'swimmer's shoulder,' an overuse injury that causes inflammation of the supraspinatus and/or the biceps tendon; overuse injuries of the elbow, knee, ankle, and back; medical conditions such as asthma, folliculitis, and otitis externa; and problems associated with overtraining. Swimmers are more likely to comply with treatment plans that minimize time spent out of the water. Prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries often focus on proper stroke mechanics.

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