Breaststroke - Sore Knees?
Friday December 26, 2008
Do you have sore knees from breaststroke kick? Looking for ways to make those sore breaststrokers knees feel better while still swimming? USA Swimming shares a rehab program for breaststroker's knee from June Quick.
Comments
The link is bust
June Quick’s rehab program for breaststroker’s knee contains WAY too much detailed information! It needs to be condensed into at most five easy to remember tips, e.g.: start from Rest Ice Compression and Elevation (RICE); “balance in all things”, in this case especially between strength and mobility (flexibility); etc.. Also, where is aqua-jogging in her Rehab program?!
Breaststroke and sore knees: (1) check your technique (2) consider long fins to find the best technique for you (3) do PNF (contract-relax) stretches in the shower after the workout, with foot pulled up into the buttock; also do heel cord PNF’s (4) get Merchant patellar views of knees along with exam at orthopaedic office.
Chuck—swim coach ASCA—orthopaedist
I appreciate someone who takes the time to produce this much detailed info. But I would rather view a video of what we do wrong and how to correct. Also, the video should feature a good group of exercises to promote knee strength. Note- I did find one dvd at another site that showed simple exercises to prevent knee injury. If that’s all I can find I will buy that.