ROWING INJURIES
Rowing was described by P.E. Vernon in 1929 as “a process of continual warfare between the physiological and psychological functions.” In the nearly 90 years since nothing has changed! Rowers still put their bodies through extraordinary riverside battles on a daily basis. As a result, rowing injuries are common. The most common type of rowing injuries are through overuse. Therefore, good rowing biomechanics are essential. However, if performed incorrectly injuries may occur.
Common rowing injuries
Rowing injuries can affect just about any part of the body. However, the condition that we most commonly see and treat is chronic back pain. In other instances, we see more unusual conditions such as Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome (CECS) of the forearm and stress fractures of the ribs.
Some common rowing injuries include:
- Low back pain
- Neck pain
- Hip impingement
- Rotator cuff disorders
- Rib pain
- Burnout
Some statistics
A study of 1,600 former collegiate rowers in the USA showed that 32% had a history of back pain. Rowers are also prone to over-training syndrome or “unexplained under-performance syndrome” (or, in other words, burnout). This refers to prolonged fatigue and reduced performance despite increased training.
Rowing injuries management at the Putney Clinic
We offer a complete rowing injury management and prevention service. Through our experts in physiotherapy, osteopathy, and sports massage, we can quickly assess and treat your injury under one roof. What's more, we can also arrange consultations with cutting edge sports scientists, rowing coaches, sports psychologists and personal trainers.
Perhaps you currently have an injury that is affecting your training? Maybe you have a recurring injury that just refuses to go away? Or you just want to know how to prevent injuries happening in the first place? If this is so, come and see one of our experts for a complete review.
How to book an appointment
If you would like to book an appointment with one of our sports injury specialists, call us on 020 8789 3881. Treatments within our Sports Injury Medicine Clinic are difficult to price without first understanding your specific requirements. To consult our basic treatment fees, click here.
