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Musculoskeletal dysfunctions associated with swimmers’ shoulder

Authors :
Struyf, Filip
Tate, Angela
Kuppens, Kevin
Feijen, Stef
Michener, Lori A
Source :
British Journal of Sports Medicine; 2017, Vol. 51 Issue: 10 p775-780, 6p
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Shoulder pain is the most reported area of orthopaedic injury in swimmers. The so-called ‘swimmers’ shoulder’ has been applied to a variety of complaints involving shoulder pain in swimmers without specific reference to contributing mechanisms or structures. Knowledge of dysfunctions associated with swimmers’ shoulder can assist clinicians in developing rehabilitation strategies. This literature review aims at providing clinicians insight into the musculoskeletal mechanisms and impairments associated with swimmers’ shoulder that could aid them in developing rehabilitation strategies. The following musculoskeletal dysfunctions will be discussed: muscle activity, strength, endurance, muscle control, range of motion, glenohumeral laxity, glenohumeral instability, shoulder posture and scapular dyskinesis. The findings in this review may have implications for swimmers, their coaches, and rehabilitation specialists working with swimmers.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03063674 and 14730480
Volume :
51
Issue :
10
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs41858564
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2016-096847