Swimming is one of the most popular sports worldwide. Competitive swimming is one of the most watched sports during the Olympic Games. Swimming has unique medical challenges as a result of a variety of environmental and chemical exposures. Musculoskeletal overuse injuries, overtraining, respiratory problems, and dermatologic conditions are among the most common problems swimmers encounter. Although not unique to swimming, overtraining is a serious condition which can have significant negative impact on swimmers’ health and performance. This review article is an attempt to discuss various issues that a medical team should consider when caring for swimmers.
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Khodaee, M., Edelman, G. T., Spittler, J., Wilber, R., Krabak, B. J., Solomon, D., … Rodeo, S. (2016, December 1). Medical Care for Swimmers. Sports Medicine - Open. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40798-016-0051-2
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