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Common Swim Injuries and Prevention
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Swimmer's Ear
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.
Tendonitis
Prevent through regular stretching, proper equipment, and not overtraining. Treatment includes rest, ice, compression, elevation, and NSAIDs.
Muscle Cramps
Prevention strategies include proper hydration, balanced electrolytes, and sufficient warm-up before activity. Treatments entail stretching, massage, and electrolyte replenishment.
Lower Back Pain
Prevent with core strengthening exercises and maintaining proper swim technique. Treat with rest, physical therapy, stretching, and potentially using a back brace.
Chlorine Rash
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.
Breaststroker's Knee
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.
Swimmer's Shoulder
Prevention techniques include shoulder strengthening exercises, proper stroke mechanics, and adequate rest. Treatments involve physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, and rest.
Neck Pain
Prevent with neck strengthening exercises and proper swimming form. Treatment involves rest, ice, heat therapy, and stretching.
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