08-18-2009, 06:58 AM
Swimming is terrific exercise and a great source of summer fun, but it’s not without its risks. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers these recommendations to prevent swimming injuries:
* Before jumping or diving in the water, warm up with some stretches, walking, running, biking or even some jumping jacks for a few minutes.
* To prevent repetitive motion injuries of the shoulder, start an exercise programme designed to strengthen shoulder and upper back muscles.
* Take swimming lessons. And never swim alone.
* Avoid swimming when you’re overheated, too cold or just too tired.
* Don’t swim strenuously if you’re sick with a fever, an upper respiratory infection or an ear infection.
* If diving, make sure the water is safe and deep enough.
* Carefully clean and dry ears after swimming to prevent swimmer’s ear infection.
— HealthDay News
http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=193601
* Before jumping or diving in the water, warm up with some stretches, walking, running, biking or even some jumping jacks for a few minutes.
* To prevent repetitive motion injuries of the shoulder, start an exercise programme designed to strengthen shoulder and upper back muscles.
* Take swimming lessons. And never swim alone.
* Avoid swimming when you’re overheated, too cold or just too tired.
* Don’t swim strenuously if you’re sick with a fever, an upper respiratory infection or an ear infection.
* If diving, make sure the water is safe and deep enough.
* Carefully clean and dry ears after swimming to prevent swimmer’s ear infection.
— HealthDay News
http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=193601