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by falcolas 2637 days ago
Second this on the repetitive stress injuries. Strong breaststroke swimmers can have knee issues due to the lateral force on a joint that doesn't move laterally. For shoulders - rotary cuff injuries are incredibly common, especially since the muscles developed by swimming are far larger and stronger than the muscles which hold the joints in place.

20+ years after finishing my swimming career, I still have to deal with both of those repetitive injuries.