Are You Swimming Upstream or Going with the Flow?

“My doctor said I’m “swimming upstream.” He based his statement on the fact that I have a long-standing problem.”

What a troubling statement.

This led my patient to believe that his symptoms would be tough to get rid of, and might not be able to be changed.

How to Lose Your Inhibitions

What if your inhibitions hold you back from making continual improvements?

You might be surprised to find out that your movements and abilities are not always what you think they are…especially if you have ever experienced an injury.

Relieving Lower Back Pain by Using Your Optimal Movement Patterns

Lower back pain can be a real challenge, particularly to those with an active lifestyle like triathletes and swimmers. It’s crucial to understand how different movement patterns, specifically flexion and extension, can impact your lower back pain.

Is Scapular Winging (Scapular Dyskinesis) to Blame?

Scapular Dyskinesis, commonly called “winging scapula,” is when the border of the shoulder blade is prominent from the back of the rib cage and resembles a wing.
But whether this contributes to your shoulder pain is still hotly debated.

5 Tips to Solve Tendonitis in Your Shoulder

My doctor said I have Tendonitis in my Shoulder, What Do I Do Now?!

This scenario is incredibly common, especially for those who have had shoulder pain before. The word tendonitis can be pretty intimidating, especially when you are dealing with the shoulder. But if you understand what tendonitis is and what is really going on in your shoulder, then it does not seem as bad.

Do Swimmers Need to Stretch…Really?

Are all of those stretches for swimmers really beneficial? Does a dryland workout for swimmers need to include stretching? The answer is…..

Should You Keep Training When You Have a Swimming Injury?

One of the most frequently asked questions is “Should I keep swimming when I have a swimming injury?” For a lot of those swimmers, the (short) answer is “yes.”
It is the goal to help get the swimmer back in the water as fast as possible, as long as it does no harm and is safe.

Racing in the Rain

Eagleman, a half-distance Ironman triathlon, is known for being flat as a pancake, hot, and humid. Racing in the rain adds an additional challenge.
Here are 5-lessons learned from Alex Ewart, PT.

How to Swim Faster than the Person Next to You

Are you trying to fix your swimming stroke mechanics to swim faster? Are you avoiding a certain stroke because of pain in your shoulder? You might be surprised to learn that swimming faster than the person next to you could be as simple as changing your perception. It can fix your swimming and make you faster!