Swimming Injuries in Youth Athletes: Shoulder, Back, and Overuse Prevention
· 6 min read
Tags: Coaches, Parents, Injury Prevention
A comprehensive guide to preventing swimmer's shoulder, back pain, and overuse injuries in youth swimmers. Age-based training volume guidelines, dry-land training, stroke mechanics, and knowing when yardage is too much.
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