olly
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- Jan 10, 2008
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- PALS
- Diagnosis
- 11/2007
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I used to be able to swim but a few years back when i tried to go swimming thinking that it would help i found i could not do it.
My lower body from waist down just sinks in attempting one stroke and i dont have the strength to keep afloat.
I was thinking of trying again and looked for some info this..............
Core
A strong core is the foundation for a powerful swim stroke. Your abdominals, obliques, and lower back muscles stabilize your body on the surface of the water and help you maintain proper body position, which allows effective execution of your swim stroke. A weak core can cause your hips and lower body to sink, increasing your drag through the water. In particular, your obliques help generate coordinated rotation of your torso during freestyle and backstroke swimming, and your abdominal and lower back muscles power your butterfly stroke.
I know the physiotherapist i had mentioned i had weak core/torso muscles.
So now i know why i can no longer swim.
Has anyone else have weak core muscles?
can anyone still swim?
My lower body from waist down just sinks in attempting one stroke and i dont have the strength to keep afloat.
I was thinking of trying again and looked for some info this..............
Core
A strong core is the foundation for a powerful swim stroke. Your abdominals, obliques, and lower back muscles stabilize your body on the surface of the water and help you maintain proper body position, which allows effective execution of your swim stroke. A weak core can cause your hips and lower body to sink, increasing your drag through the water. In particular, your obliques help generate coordinated rotation of your torso during freestyle and backstroke swimming, and your abdominal and lower back muscles power your butterfly stroke.
I know the physiotherapist i had mentioned i had weak core/torso muscles.
So now i know why i can no longer swim.
Has anyone else have weak core muscles?
can anyone still swim?