Olympic Swimmers
I specialize in providing customized soft tissue pain relief and mobility solutions for elite athletes. I would love to become part of your sport performance team offering my expertise to athletes & teams looking to enhance performance and well-being, prevent soft tissue injuries and prepare injured athletes to return to competition. I look forward to connecting
In professional Olympic swimming, the most commonly used and injured muscles can vary depending on the stroke and the events in which the swimmer specializes. Here’s a breakdown of the key muscle groups and common injuries by stroke:
1.Freestyle (Front Crawl)
Key Muscle Groups:
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Shoulders (Deltoids, Rotator Cuff): Crucial for the arm rotation and propulsion.
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Back (Latissimus Dorsi, Trapezius): Important for pulling motion.
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Core (Abdominals, Obliques, Lower Back): Essential for maintaining body position and stability.
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Legs (Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calves): Used for kicking and maintaining speed.
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Arms (Biceps, Triceps, Forearms): Important for pulling through the water.
Common Injuries:
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Shoulder Injuries: Rotator cuff tendinitis, impingement syndrome, and swimmer’s shoulder.
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Knee Injuries: Patellar tendinitis from repetitive kicking.
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Lower Back Injuries: Strains and overuse injuries from body rotation.
4. Butterfly
Key Muscle Groups:
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Shoulders (Deltoids, Rotator Cuff): Essential for the powerful arm motion.
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Back (Latissimus Dorsi, Trapezius): Important for pulling through the water.
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Core (Abdominals, Obliques, Lower Back): Crucial for undulating movement and stability.
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Legs (Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calves): Used for the dolphin kick.
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Chest (Pectorals): Important for the pulling motion.
Common Injuries:
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Shoulder Injuries: High risk of rotator cuff tendinitis and swimmer’s shoulder due to intense arm movements.
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Lower Back Injuries: Strains from the undulating motion and body position.
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Knee Injuries: Patellar tendinitis from the dolphin kick.
2. Backstroke
Key Muscle Groups:
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Shoulders (Deltoids, Rotator Cuff): Used extensively for arm rotation.
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Back (Latissimus Dorsi, Trapezius): Crucial for pulling motion.
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Core (Abdominals, Obliques, Lower Back): Important for body alignment and rotation.
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Legs (Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calves): Used for flutter kicking.
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Neck Muscles: Used to maintain head position.
Common Injuries:
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Shoulder Injuries: Similar to freestyle, including rotator cuff tendinitis and swimmer’s shoulder.
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Lower Back Injuries: Strains from hyperextension and body rotation.
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Neck Strains: From maintaining head position and alignment.
5. Individual Medley (IM)
Key Muscle Groups:
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Combination of all the muscle groups used in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly.
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Requires well-rounded muscle development and flexibility.
Common Injuries:
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Prone to any of the injuries listed above, depending on the weakest link or most stressed muscle group during the transitions between strokes.
3. Breaststroke
Key Muscle Groups:
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Shoulders (Deltoids, Rotator Cuff): Used for the pull-out phase.
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Chest (Pectorals): Important for the pulling motion.
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Legs (Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Adductors, Calves): Crucial for the frog kick.
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Core (Abdominals, Obliques, Lower Back): Important for body position and movement
Common Injuries:
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Knee Injuries: Medial collateral ligament (MCL) strains and patellar tendinitis from the frog kick.
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Hip Injuries: Adductor strains and hip flexor tendinitis.
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Shoulder Injuries: Less common but can include rotator cuff strains.
HOW CAN I BENEFIT YOU & YOUR TEAM?
I specialize in providing customized soft tissue pain relief and mobility solutions for elite athletes. I would love to become part of your sport performance team offering my expertise to athletes & teams looking to enhance performance and well-being, prevent soft tissue injuries and prepare injured athletes to return to competition.
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Enhanced Recovery:
Speed up muscle repair, reduce post-game soreness, and optimize recovery time between intense training sessions.
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Improved Flexibility:
increase your range of motion, allowing for fluid and efficient movements that give you an edge on the field
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Mental Focus:
Reduce stress and anxiety, improve mental clarity, and enhance overall well-being, allowing you to perform at your best.
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Injury Prevention and Recovery:
I prioritize the well-being of your athletes and aim to reduce the risk of injuries. Trained in Neuromuscular Therapy, FST-Neuromyofascial Tissue Practice, and Vodder Certified Manual Lymph Drainage, enabling me to identify potential areas of weakness or imbalance and provide targeted treatments to prevent injuries. In case of injuries, we offer effective recovery strategies to expedite healing and get your players back in the game.
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Pain Relief and Management:
I address muscle imbalances, release tension, and identify potential injury-prone areas, helping avoid setbacks and stay in peak condition. I understand that football players often experience chronic pain due to the physical demands of the sport. I have extensive experience in managing and alleviating pain through personalized soft therapy sessions. I work closely with your athletic team to understand their pain patterns and provide relief, allowing them to focus on their performance without discomfort.
Swimmers Most Used Muscles :
When you think of a swimmer’s physique, you might picture sleek muscles gliding through water. But have you ever wondered which muscles are doing all the hard work? Let’s break it down simply: just like in football where certain muscles are MVPs for different positions, swimming relies on a set of key muscles that help you cut through the water with grace and power.
Deltoids
Trigger Point Locations:
Shoulder (front, side, back
Referral Patterns
Pain radiates to the upper arm
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Neuromuscular Therapy Benefits
Reduces shoulder pain, improves stroke efficiency, and enhances shoulder mobility.
Latissimus
Trigger Point Locations:
Lower back, side of the ribcage
Referral Patterns
Pain radiates to the back or arm
Neuromuscular Therapy Benefits
Relieves lower back pain, improves pulling strength, and supports effective stroke technique.
Pectorals:
Trigger Point Locations:
Chest and shoulder
Referral Patterns
Pain can refer to the shoulder or arm
Neuromuscular Therapy Benefits
Releases chest tightness, improves arm movements, and aids in efficient breathing.
Triceps:
Trigger Point Locations:
Back of the upper arm
Referral Patterns
Pain can radiate to the elbow or shoulder​
Neuromuscular Therapy Benefits
Enhances arm strength, improves stroke power, and supports overall arm function.
Hamstrings
Trigger Point Locations:
Back of the thigh
Referral Patterns
Pain can radiate to the buttocks or calf​
Neuromuscular Therapy Benefits
Relieves tightness, supports leg movement, and prevents hamstring strains.
Gastrocnemius
Trigger Point Locations:
Calf muscles
Referral Patterns
Pain can radiate to the Achilles tendon​
Neuromuscular Therapy Benefits
Alleviates calf tightness, supports proper kicking technique, and reduces the risk of cramps.
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Where Is Your Pain?
Pain has a pattern. When you come in for your session there is no guessing what soft tissue is contributing to your pain we are well verse in the pain patterns of the body.
Your nervous system is the command center for your body the nerve trunk that supplies a specific joint also supplies the muscles of the joint, as well as the tendons, skin and related muscles. This complex system regulates your body’s systems & guides almost everything you do and allows you to experience your environment. The nervous system holds the key to the body’s incredible potential to heal itself
