TRAINING POOL & TECHNIQUE
Healing shoulders in the water: a guide to pool-based rehabilitation
NICOLA BUTLER
Shoulder injuries, especially those involving the rotator cuff, impingement syndromes, or swimmer’s shoulder are common among athletes and active individuals. The repetitive overhead motion in swimming can aggravate these conditions but, paradoxically, the pool can also be one of the best places to heal them. During winter, the body may benefit from warmer environments like an indoor heated pool. This can also help prevent further injuries by allowing the muscles and joints to warm up effectively and work safely under pressure in warmer conditions.