Swimming
Common Injuries /Illness
- Contusions
- Sprains/strains
- Abrasions/lacerations barotrauma
- Ear infection
- Sinuses
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Knee Injuries
- Tendinopathy
- Shoulder Injuries
LOCATION OF INJURIES
- Lower Extremity :
Common foot and ankle injuries are bruising, lacerations, patella femoral pain syndrome, hip pain, coccyx pain and back pain.
- Upper extremity :
Common upper extremity injuries are dislocation, capsule tear, rotator cuff tear, SLAP Lesions
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Head/face/neck :
Contusion, laceration, neck pain, trigger points, sinuses, ear infection
ASSESSMENT
- 3D Swimming Mechanics Assessment
- Biomechanics and kinematics of Swimming analysis
- Upper and lower body muscle testing
- Power and balance testing
- Swimming efficiency
- Sensory perception and peripheral vision testing
- Vo2 max testing
- Anaerobic testing
- Diet Assessment
PREPARE & ENHANCE
12, 24, or 36 sessions’ performance training programs Private Sessions with Sports Physiotherapist, Sports Scientist, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Sports Nutritionist and Sports Psychologist
- Strengthen Swimmer’s upper and lower body
- Strengthen Swimmer’s core
- Increase coordination and balance
- Increase endurance and stamina
- Reduce risk of neck, shoulders, wrists, hips, knees, ankle injuries
- Reduce risk of surgery and long-term injuries
- Improve movement efficiency
- Increase shoulder rotational inertia
- Increase core strength
- Improve hip mobility and stability
- Improve focus, rhythm & coordination via brain training
- Improve eye hand coordination, sensory perception and reaction time via sensory training
- Meal Preparation
INJURY PREVENTION
- Dynamic Stretching (warm up) and Static Stretching (cool down)
- Nordic exercise, Alfredson exercise and Copenhagen Strengthening exercises
INJURY MANAGEMENT
- Strengthening Training like Copenhagen Strengthening, Nordic Exercise etc.
- Adjunct Therapy like Taping, Dry Needling, Cupping
- Plyometrics
- Pain modalities like IFT, TENS, etc.
RECOVERY
Recovery Plan : Game Ready + Sauna Therapy + Steam Bath & Mobility Session
- Break up muscular adhesions
- Improve mobility of spine + extremity joints
- Reduce soreness + inflammation
- Increase flexibility
- Improve lymphatic drainage
EQUIPMENTS
A sophisticated incorporation of high end software and technologies for above mentioned assessment and performance enhancement are as follows:
- COSMED K5
- Isokinetic Dynamometer
- Kinetisense
- EMG
- Game Ready
- Hyperbaric Chamber
- Gait ON
- Sauna Bath
- Force Plate
- Steam Bath