Row, row, row the boat – the consequences of repetitive strain in rowers

by Tracy Ward in Anatomy, Core injuries, Diagnose & Treat

Tracy Ward considers the biomechanical and physical aspects of rowing and their contribution to upper extremity injuries and explores injury prevention strategies, including targeted strength and conditioning. Rowing is a repetitive, weight-supported sport where the high training volumes are similar to cycling, kayaking, and swimming(1). Despite being non-contact and low-impact, rowers are still subject to significant and frequent injuries. Overuse injuries are particularly common due to the high stroke count from repeated training sessions, e.g., 14 to 18 sessions per week, amounting to up

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Uncommon injuries: Pectoralis major ruptures part I

in Diagnose & Treat, Shoulder injuries, Uncommon injuries

In the first of a two-part series, Chris Mallac explains the functional anatomy of the pectoralis major and its tendon, the situations that place the tendon at risk for injury, and the signs and symptoms of a ruptured tendon. The first reported case of pectoralis major (PM) tendon rupture occured in Paris in 1822. Up... MORE

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in Diagnose & Treat, Hip injuries

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in Diagnose & Treat, Email Newsletters, Neck and back injuries

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in Ankle and foot injuries, Diagnose & Treat

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in Diagnose & Treat, Neck and back injuries

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in Core injuries, Improve, Prevent

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