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Benefits of Foam Rolling for Swimmers

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Melissa S. Walker, MPT, CLT

After a long session of pool intervals, swimmers can greatly benefit from reaching for the foam roller to aid in...
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How To Avoid Injury In Competitive Swimming

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Zach Kirkpatrick, PT, MPT, SCS

A common misconception about swimming is it is not considered an overhead athlete sport due to the total body nature...
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What is Swimmer’s Shoulder?

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Athletico

Swimming – whether for recreation, for exercise, or as part of an organized team – is well known as a...
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6 Water Activities to Try this Summer

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Athletico

Swimming is a fun, recreational activity that can also be an effective workout. Even if you are a non-swimmer, you...
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Swimming 101: Having Fun & Staying Safe in the Water

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Athletico

Having spent many years as a competitive swimmer and lakefront lifeguard, I feel more at home in water than on...
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How Swimming Can Help Improve Your Health

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Brian Whittington, PT, DPT, CMTPT

Swimming continues to grow in popularity as one of the aerobic exercises of choice. With as little as 2.5 hours...
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Combating Childhood Obesity

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Lori Diamos

Childhood obesity is a rising epidemic and a valid concern for many parents.  With the surge in all things electronic...
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The Many Benefits of Swimming

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Athletico

With the Olympics upon us, I am very excited to watch as some of the world’s premier athletes compete to...
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