Painful shoulder syndrome and upper limb function in competitive swimmers

• Published in: Baltic journal of health and physical activity Vol. 16; no. 4; p. Article2
• Main Authors: Pozarowszczyk-Kuczko, Beata, Kumorek, Martyna, Mroczek, Dariusz, Clemente, Filipe, Dziubek, Wioletta
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 31.12.2024

Introduction. Swimming is an athletic discipline that largely involves the upper limbs. Due to the driving and propulsive function, there is a heavy involvement of almost all muscles of the arm. Painful shoulder syndrome (PSS) is considered to be one of the main causes of interference with an effect...