Newsgroups: rec.sport.swimming
Subject: Re: Various discussions on swimming/group
From: rule@kenyon.edu
Date: 10 Sep 92 19:28:12 -0500
Organization: Kenyon College

In article <1992Sep10.160021.6650@iscsvax.uni.edu>, luebke5317@iscsvax.uni.edu (Phil Luebke) writes:
> HELLO FELLOW SWIMMERS!
> 
> I have finally been able to access this group!  My computer skills grew a
> little rusty over the summer, which is probably one reason I couldn't find the
> group in NEWS.  Anyway, my name is Phil, and I would like to think that I am
> responsible for the formation of this group this spring, although I couldn't
> have done it without all you supporters, and of course, the VAX manager at my
> school, who ran the voting.
> 
> I hope this group is serving it's purpose well.  I was a little perturbed
> (sp.?) to see some flaming going on, but I guess that goes with the territory. 
> Previous to the existence of this group, I was informed that Tom Jager might be
> making an appearance in this group.  I hope I haven't missed that. 
> Unfortunately, I have lost the address to the person who told me, so I can't
> follow up on that promise.
> 
> MY POSTS:
> 
> 1) When I got "swimmer's shoulder," I tried to find as many articles on it as I
> could.  While I did find a number of them, the most recent were from the early
> 80s.  Does anyone know if there have been any recent developments in the
> treatment of this horrible hex?  Any recent magazine/journal articles?

  Yeah, I had a bad case of swimmer's shoulder last year, and I swam through it
fine.  However, I did more kicking and almost no pulling. In fact, I only
pulled when my shoulder felt up to it.  The best thing to do for swimmers
shoulder is to ice it down after every practice, but keep on practicing.  That
way you can slowly work up to a good pace!
 
> 2) A note about the various threads concerning hand paddles, pull bouys, and
> their contributions to injuries.  Although I am not a doctor (I don't even play
> one on TV), the concensus of the various articles on "swimmer's shoulder"
> seemed to be that they do more harm than good.  I think, however, that it
> pertains only to those who are already having problems.  For the healthy
> swimmer, there should be no problem in using pull bouys in their daily workout.
> Talking to various coaches and trainers and such has led me to believe that
> hand paddles are a major predicator (right word?) to shoulder injury.  They are
> OK for occasional use to correct stroke errors, but should not be relied upon
> heavily for workouts.

	Boy you got that right.  I almost never use paddles when I pull. 
Sometimes I do sometimes I don't.

> 3) A question pertaining to "Swimming World" : 
> Is it just me, or does anyone else feel unsatisfied when they get done with
> each issue?  Granted, there's not a WHOLE lot you can write about swimming, but
> for the subscription price, I want more.

 I agree.  I just wish they would write a little more about the college scene,
and less advertisements in the back.
 
> Well, that's all from me for now.  I think I got carpal tunnel from using this
> wonderful creation too much this spring.  I don't want to be out this season
> with such an injury.  That wouldn't be good.
>                                                         SHUT UP PHIL!
> OK
>                                                 Later,
                                                         Phil
  Here's to hoping you have a great season Phil! *Ching!*

		John                                                                            * * *