1. Common Injuries
A knee injury commonly referred to as swimmers knee occurs during the breaststroke because of the whip kick, which places all of the force of the kick on the outside of the knee. Most of these injuries are to the medial collateral ligament. The most common injury is laxity, a sprain of the major knee ligaments. This can cause tenderness and knee pain whenever these ligaments are used. If you have suffer from intense knee pain and you use the breaststroke, consult your physician immediately.
2. Take a Break
Improper use of the kick can also cause injuries. The whip kick already place a tremendous amount of pressure on both of the knees and causes injury so improper use of the kick increases risks of swimming injuries. So it is important to ensure that you learn the kick properly and use the correct form whenever you swim. Many medical professionals agree that taking time off from swimming. Many swimmers start learning and competition at a young age and practice for 8 to 10 months are year. All this constant repetition the breaststroke places a large strain on the knee. Taking at least two months a year from swimming is a good way to allow the ligaments in the knee to heal and prevent knee injuries.
3. Avoid Injury
Stretch to prevent injuries while you are swimming. Before entering the pool, squat with your knees bent and slowly push your butt toward your heels. Perform a warmup and cool down as part of your swimming regimen. Vary your work. Practicing the breaststroke constantly will put a tremendous strain on your knees, which leads to injury. Devote equal time to all of your strokes to avoid overworking your knee with the same repetitive motion.
