Swimming Physiotherapist

How Physiotherapy Improves Swimmers’ Performance

Physiotherapy helps fine-tune a swimmer’s body and enhance their overall physical performance. Here are a few ways physiotherapy is beneficial for swimmers:

Physiotherapy is a tool that helps swimmers prevent injury. It helps strengthen the core, which in turn improves abdominal and lower back strength.

It helps identify imbalances and weaknesses in the body, which can prevent the overuse of a particular muscle group and lead to enhanced performance.

A physiotherapy program includes specific exercises and stretches that swimmers can use to improve their range of motion and flexibility.

Physiotherapy also offers the right guidance for the prevention of injury.

The Role of Physiotherapy in Competitive Swimming

Professional swimmers often suffer physical injuries due to weak muscles, wrong technique, or overtraining. If you are a swimmer preparing for a competition, a physiotherapist can help you enhance your overall performance.

They will help you regain physical strength that has been exhausted due to overtraining. They will also guide you through different exercises and stretches to improve your flexibility and overall range of motion. Moreover, they will help prevent and treat injuries by crafting a custom plan.

Common Swimming Injuries and How to Treat Them

  1. Swimmer shoulder: Overuse of the shoulder muscles, poor technique, and improper strokes lead to shoulder injuries.
  2. Swimmer’s Knee: The breaststroke kick can place stress on the knee joint, leading to pain.
  3. Low Back Pain: Repetitive movements in swimming, especially during backstroke and freestyle can place load on the lower back and cause pain.
  4. Hip Flexor Strain: Hip flexor strain occurs due to continuous kicking involved in swimming. It causes extreme pain in the front of the hip. 

If you are suffering from any of the injuries mentioned above, contact Paul Close Physiotherapist today. Our experts have the right solution for your problems.

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