Some of the most common injuries suffered by swimmers are related to the shoulders. These injuries can range from inflammation to a torn rotator cuff. Shoulder injuries can be attributed to factors ...

If you see someone constantly rubbing and stretching their shoulders, you very likely encountered a swimmer. (The damaged hair and rumpled sweatpants will give you additional hints). From mild ...

It is not uncommon to obtain shoulder injuries that require surgery. While the shoulder is the most versatile joint in our body, it is also the most vulnerable. Here is a question from someone who ...

When it comes to upper-body endurance, competitive swimmers tend to be in better shape than most. Where most land athletes use the ground to help generate force for the upper body, swimmers do not ...

At age 23, Jamal Hill, learned he has Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a progressive neurological condition that affects muscles, especially in the arms and legs. Soon after, he joined the U.S. Paralympic ...

The deltoid muscles of the shoulder are among the most important muscles used in everyday life. Whether you’re pushing a lawnmower, lifting a child out of a car seat or placing a carry-on bag into the ...

The painful overuse injury called swimmer's shoulder, common in competitive swimmers, may be caused by excessive swimming distance during training along with a culture in competitive swimming that ...

You use your arms and shoulders daily (think pushing, pulling, and lifting items above your head), so it's imperative you incorporate upper-body exercises into your workout routine. "Strengthening the ...

Background The main symptom of the swimmer’s shoulder is the pain in the shoulder region during or after the swimming action. This is followed by the gradually increasing restriction of the ROM and ...

A strong set of shoulders is important for an active daily life. Not only does the shoulder joint have the largest range of motion in the body, but the muscles of the shoulder girdle are also ...