Risk factors associated with shoulder injuries in swimmers: A systematic review
Session
Sport
Description
Study aim(s): This literature review aims to comprehensively analyze the key risk factors associated with shoulder injuries in swimmers, synthesizing existing research to provide valuable insights for injury prevention strategies and the overall enhancement of swimmer’s performance and well-being.
Methods: Systematic searches on the Web of Science and Scopus databases were conducted using the following keywords: Shoulder injury risks in swimmers. Studies included in this review address the main risk factors that are associated with shoulder injuries in swimmers.
Results: This review identified the main risk factors that associate with shoulder injuries in swimmers. These insights provide valuable guidance for coaches, athletes and sports medicine professionals on improving the performance of each swimmer’s, while minimizing the shoulder injuries.
Conclusions: In conclusion, this literature review has provided a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted nature of shoulder injuries in swimmers and the associated risk factors. Through as in-depth discussion of various studies, we have highlighted the critical aspects that contribute to these injuries. These include the importance of monitoring training loads, maintaining optimal shoulder mobility, considering psychological factors and swim technique, and implementing effective injury prevention strategies.
Keywords:
Swimming, strokes, injuries, shoulders, prevention.
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-550-95-6
Location
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
Start Date
28-10-2023 8:00 AM
End Date
29-10-2023 6:00 PM
DOI
10.3107/ubt-ic.2023.13
Recommended Citation
Macula, Jona, "Risk factors associated with shoulder injuries in swimmers: A systematic review" (2023). UBT International Conference. 4.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/IC/SHS/4
Risk factors associated with shoulder injuries in swimmers: A systematic review
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
Study aim(s): This literature review aims to comprehensively analyze the key risk factors associated with shoulder injuries in swimmers, synthesizing existing research to provide valuable insights for injury prevention strategies and the overall enhancement of swimmer’s performance and well-being.
Methods: Systematic searches on the Web of Science and Scopus databases were conducted using the following keywords: Shoulder injury risks in swimmers. Studies included in this review address the main risk factors that are associated with shoulder injuries in swimmers.
Results: This review identified the main risk factors that associate with shoulder injuries in swimmers. These insights provide valuable guidance for coaches, athletes and sports medicine professionals on improving the performance of each swimmer’s, while minimizing the shoulder injuries.
Conclusions: In conclusion, this literature review has provided a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted nature of shoulder injuries in swimmers and the associated risk factors. Through as in-depth discussion of various studies, we have highlighted the critical aspects that contribute to these injuries. These include the importance of monitoring training loads, maintaining optimal shoulder mobility, considering psychological factors and swim technique, and implementing effective injury prevention strategies.