Swimming has a low incidence of serious injuries due to the lack of force or strain on the muscles. Problems tend to arise only because of over-training or over use. Swimming injuries mainly occur in the shoulders, back and knees. Shoulder injuries relate to the repetitive and high speed movement of the rotating arms and the effort involved in controlling your position in the water.

Problems arise through an in balance of muscles or an inflammation of the muscles around the shoulder joint. These injuries can cause pain and limit the ability to swim effectively. Pain to the knee area is usually associated with the breast-stroke kicking action as incorrect kicking action can place strain on the ligaments

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