title: The painful shoulder in the swimming athlete.
abstract: Given the popularity of swimming and the high risk of injury associated with the sport, many clinicians come into contact with the swimmer's shoulder. This article describes the mechanism of injury, diagnostic tools, and subtle signs of injury for swimmer's shoulder. It focuses on conservative treatment for the injury, including methods for stretching and strengthening and eliminating acute inflammation.
authors.affiliation: Biomechanics Laboratory, Centinela Hospital Medical Center, Inglewood, CA, USA.
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Pink
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Tibone
mesh_terms: D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000503:physiopathology; D020069:Shoulder Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D013550:Swimming / Q000293:injuries*