Shoulder Injuries
Sports Science Yash
Yash Chattbar discusses shoulder injuries in swimmers, highlighting the significance of understanding the biomechanics and anatomy of the shoulder joint to grasp these injuries better. He focuses on two primary injuries found in swimmers' shoulders, namely rotator cuff injury and swimmer's shoulder, which account for 90% of cases due to the repetitive overhead movements in swimming. Yash explains the role of factors like training volume, unilateral breathing pattern, and technical flaws in contributing to shoulder injuries. He delves into the details of rotator cuff muscles, such as supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis, emphasizing their actions and innervation for dynamic stability of the shoulder joint. The video also covers impingement syndrome and swimmer's shoulder, common conditions in swimmers due to the overhead nature of the sport. Yash discusses the biomechanics involved in these conditions, including impingement of the rotator cuff muscles, and highlights factors like extrinsic and intrinsic causes that contribute to shoulder injuries. He stresses the importance of clinical tests, functional assessments, and periodic reassessments for diagnosing and managing shoulder injuries effectively. Rehabilitation programs tailored to individual needs, proper sleep, and cooldown protocols are essential for recovery and injury prevention as discussed in the Q&A section addressing sleep patterns affecting injury risk and age-specific dryland programs for swimmers.