Ross is the Chair of Sports Science at the University of Edinburgh (from January 2000) and is the Coaches' Infoservice Swimming Digest Editor.
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30m swim and height among the best predictors of performance in young swimmers |
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In a large study involving 494 12-16 year old swimmers of Portuguese national level Luis Rama and colleagues investigated the relationship with performance of a number of a large number of variables including anthropometric variables, training variables, physiological variables including power, gliding ability, buoyancy, swim tests including max velocity and mean velocity over 30m. The best predictors were the mean velocity over the 30m test (T30) plus height and maximal elbow extension strength for the older swimmers and the glide after the start for younger swimmers. Many other variables had small but statistically significant relationships with performance.
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Rama, L., Santos, J., Gomes, P., and Alves, F. (2006). Determinant factors related to performance in young swimmers. In J.P. Vilas-Boas, F. Alves, A. Marques (eds.) Xth International Symposium on Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming, University of Porto, Porto, June, 2006. pp.246-249.
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Anti-doping...the Challenge...and the Opportunity |
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Dr Andrew Pipe provides an insight into FINA's current anti-doping strategies.
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Pipe, A. Anti-Doping....The Challenge...and the Opportunity. 16th FINA World Sports Medicine Congress, Manchester, 2008. |
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Management of shoulder problems in swimming |
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In this video presentation clinician, scientist and ex-swimmer Dr Scott Rodeo discusses the causes and management of shoulder pain and injury in swimmers.
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Rodeo, S. Management of shoulder problems in swimming. 16th FINA World Sports Medicine Congress, Manchester, 2008. |
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Correcting muscle imbalances to improve performance and minimise injuries. |
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Ted Becker and Rod Havriluk found that many swimmers have differences in muscle strength between between the front (anterior) and back (posterior) of the muscles surrounding the shoulders. This reduces swimming performances as well as increasing risk of shoulder injuries. The authors recommended evaluation of the anterior-posterior muscle balance and, if necessary a remedial strengthening programme with emphasis on increasing the strength of the shoulder abductors. Increasing the ratio of backstroke to front crawl training volumes may also be beneficial.
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Becker, T, and Havriluk, R. (2006). Bilateral and antero-posterior muscular imbalances in swimmers. In J.P. Vilas-Boas, F. Alves, A. Marques (eds.) Xth International Symposium on Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming, University of Porto, Porto, June, 2006. pp.327-328.
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