Background Competitive swimmers are exposed to enormous volumes of swim training that
may overload the soft tissue structures and contribute to shoulder pain. An understanding of …

Aim To synthesize and assess the literature for shoulder pain and injury risk factors in
competitive swimmers. Design Systematic review with best‐evidence synthesis. Data …

Context: Long-lever shoulder strength tests may aid clinical decision-making regarding
return to sport after a shoulder injury. The Athletic Shoulder Test (AST) was developed to …

Background: Knowledge of predictors for shoulder pain in swimmers can assist
professionals working with the athlete in developing optimal prevention strategies. However …

Context: Shoulder pain is the main cause of missed or modified training in competitive
swimmers. Exercise therapy can improve the outcomes, yet uncertainty exists regarding the …

The prevalence of shoulder pain (SP) among competitive swimmers is high, and may
profoundly restrict their ability to compete. This prospective cohort study investigated the …

Objectives To assess the prevalence of shoulder injuries and ultrasound findings in elite
Portuguese swimmers and their association with symptoms and personal or training-related …

Context Shoulder pain is pervasive in swimmers of all ages. However, given the limited
number of prospective studies, injury risk factors in swimmers remain uncertain. Objective To …

Objectives To identify evidence-practice gaps regarding shoulder injury risk factors in
competitive swimmers. Methods We gathered insights from 27 swimming experts including …

BACKGROUND Swimming is enjoyed by athletes of all ages, and shoulder pain is a
common problem. Clinicians identify impairments which impact shoulder pain and these …