{"id":9127,"date":"2026-04-30T12:31:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T09:31:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/omos-tou-kolymbiti\/"},"modified":"2026-09-22T14:53:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T11:53:54","slug":"omos-tou-kolymbiti","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/en\/omos-tou-kolymbiti\/","title":{"rendered":"Swimmer\u2019s Shoulder"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"9127\" class=\"elementor elementor-9127 elementor-3139\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-620d89e wd-section-stretch-content e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"620d89e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ac4762 wd-el-breadcrumbs text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_element_breadcrumbs\" 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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d08a6f elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"8d08a6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c74cd03 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c74cd03\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d1b6de color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d1b6de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Swimmer\u2019s shoulder<\/strong> is the term used to describe the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonidou.gr\/en\/ponos-ston-omo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pain<\/a><\/span> (and other symptoms) experienced by individuals who participate in swimming, either professionally or recreationally. It is the result of continuous and intense repetitive rotation of the shoulder joint. During swimming, athletes rotate both shoulder joints using a greater range of motion than in everyday activities. Intense swimming combined with water resistance contributes to the development of swimmer\u2019s shoulder.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55df270 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55df270\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>How Can We Injure Our Shoulder?<\/strong><\/h3><p>The shoulder is an extremely mobile joint and, because of this, it must be well supported by the ligaments and muscles surrounding the joint.<\/p><ul><li><p>Poor technique<\/p><\/li><li><p>Overtraining<\/p><\/li><li><p>Fatigue<\/p><\/li><li><p>Previous shoulder injury<\/p><\/li><li><p>Hypermobility<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>What Are the Symptoms of \u201cSwimmer\u2019s Shoulder\u201d?<\/strong><\/h3><p>The most common symptoms of swimmer\u2019s shoulder include:<\/p><ul><li><p>Pain<\/p><\/li><li><p>Reduced range of motion in the shoulder<\/p><\/li><li><p>Feeling of looseness in the joint<\/p><\/li><li><p>Reduced strength<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>How Is the Condition Diagnosed?<\/strong><\/h3><p>If you experience shoulder pain while swimming (or after exercise), you should consult a specialised upper limb Orthopaedic Surgeon as soon as possible to prevent the problem from worsening.<\/p><p>During the examination, the doctor will identify the exact location of the pain. They will ask whether you have changed anything in your training or daily activities regarding the use of your shoulders. During the clinical examination, the doctor will assess the shoulder tendons and evaluate the strength and stability of the joint. The doctor will perform an <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonidou.gr\/en\/yperhxo_myoskeletikou_systimatos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ultrasound scan<\/a><\/span> and, if necessary, arrange further imaging tests such as an X-ray or MRI scan.<\/p><h3><strong>Why Does Swimmer\u2019s Shoulder Hurt?<\/strong><\/h3><p>In most cases, the underlying pathology is a form of rotator cuff tendinitis, either alone or as part of an impingement syndrome caused by exercise. Occasionally, instability and injury to the labrum of the joint may also coexist.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f139132 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f139132\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>What Is the Treatment for \u201cSwimmer\u2019s Shoulder\u201d?<\/strong><\/h3><p>Treatment should begin as early as possible and, in the majority of cases, is conservative. Through conservative treatment, we help the shoulder and the injured area recover naturally. It includes:<\/p><ul><li><p>Shoulder rest<\/p><\/li><li><p>Ice therapy<\/p><\/li><li><p>Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs<\/p><\/li><li><p>Physiotherapy and a home exercise programme. The exercises aim to strengthen the shoulder and restore its stability.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Cortisone injection alone or in combination with autologous healing factors \u2013 PRP (<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonidou.gr\/en\/biologikes_therapies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">biological therapies<\/a><\/span>).<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Does \u201cSwimmer\u2019s Shoulder\u201d Require Surgery?<\/strong><\/h3><p>Swimmer\u2019s shoulder requires surgical treatment if conservative treatment fails or if there are structural injuries to the tendon or the labrum of the joint. Definitive treatment is achieved with the minimally invasive method of <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonidou.gr\/en\/arthroscopisi_omou\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shoulder arthroscopy<\/a>.<\/span><\/p><p>If your goal is to return to swimming as quickly as possible and perform with full strength, function, speed, and flexibility, contact specialised <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonidou.gr\/en\/andreas-leonidou-orthopaidikos-xeirourgos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shoulder Orthopaedic Surgeon<\/a><\/span> Andreas Leonidou for a personalised treatment plan.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8498500 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8498500\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abbe437 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"abbe437\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Book your appointment for immediate diagnosis, specialist care, and targeted treatment <strong>in just one visit.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ce6160 elementor-align-center grow-dot-btn elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6ce6160\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/online-rantevou\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book an Appointment<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u0391\u03c1\u03c7\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae\u03a3\u03b5\u03bb\u03af\u03b4\u03b1 Swimmer\u2019s Shoulder Andreas Leonidou Orthopaedic Surgeon 56 Kifisias Ave. &amp; Delfon St.,Marousi, 15125 +30 694 5993809+30 210 6862039 leonidou@doctors.org.uk<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"episode_type":"","audio_file":"","podmotor_file_id":"","podmotor_episode_id":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","filesize_raw":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","itunes_episode_number":"","itunes_title":"","itunes_season_number":"","itunes_episode_type":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-9127","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9127","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9127"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9127\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10236,"href":"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9127\/revisions\/10236"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9127"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}