Etiology, prevention and rehabilitation of shoulder injuries in elite swimmers and waterpolo players: a longitudinal study

Chronic shoulder injuries are common in athletes competing in overhead sports such as waterpolo, swimming and synchronized swimming. These injuries are costly both financially and in terms of performance to the athletes and sport organizations. The purpose of this project is to create new sport-specific clinical and functional assessment protocols and to improve training strategies for shoulder injury prevention and elite sport performance. This will hopefully improve on the current medical and performance services offered to the athletes by the INS Québec and/or OTP, specifically but not limited to injuries or performance issues related to the shoulder. The partner organization could eventually use many of the tools and services developed through this project with other sports and in other settings. The ultimate goal of the project is to help our Canadian athletes win medals through improved performance and reduced injuries. Communication and education to the developmental groups will be facilitated in order to prevent injuries in younger athletes, better preparing them for a long and successful career.

Faculty Supervisor:

Jonathan Tremblay

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Partner:

Own the Podium (AB);Cirque du Soleil

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Life Sciences (not health)

University:

Université de Montréal

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