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Common Swim Injuries and Prevention

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Swimmer's Ear

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To prevent it, keep ears dry and use earplugs if necessary. Treat with ear-dry solutions, antibiotics if it's an infection, and avoid swimming until better.

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Tendonitis

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Prevent through regular stretching, proper equipment, and not overtraining. Treatment includes rest, ice, compression, elevation, and NSAIDs.

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Muscle Cramps

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Prevention strategies include proper hydration, balanced electrolytes, and sufficient warm-up before activity. Treatments entail stretching, massage, and electrolyte replenishment.

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Lower Back Pain

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Prevent with core strengthening exercises and maintaining proper swim technique. Treat with rest, physical therapy, stretching, and potentially using a back brace.

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Chlorine Rash

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Prevention can involve showering before and after swimming, using a barrier cream, and moisturizing the skin. Treatment includes topical steroids, moisturizers, and staying out of chlorinated water until healed.

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Breaststroker's Knee

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Prevention includes using proper technique while doing the breaststroke and incorporating hip and leg strengthening exercises. Treatment often requires rest, physical therapy, and sometimes knee braces.

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Swimmer's Shoulder

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Prevention techniques include shoulder strengthening exercises, proper stroke mechanics, and adequate rest. Treatments involve physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, and rest.

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Neck Pain

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Prevent with neck strengthening exercises and proper swimming form. Treatment involves rest, ice, heat therapy, and stretching.

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