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1. Shoulder Pain
This is extreamely common amongst swimmers, which isn't surprising given that up to 90% of the propulsive power in front crawl swimming comes from the upper limbs. The shoulder girdle is a complex structure, and the ability to move the shoulder relies on muscles moving in a coordinated fashion.
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2. Iliotibial Band Syndrome
This conditions occurs when a band of soft tissue called the Iliotibial band (which transmits force from the two muscles, tensor fascia lata and gluteus maximus) creates a frictional problem where it flicks over the lower outer edge of the femur (thigh bone).
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3. Runner's Knee
This is a common condition which gives you a feeling of pain on the front of the knee, behind the knee-cap (patella). It tends to be most niticeable when you're running or walking down hill, or if you've sat with a bent knee for any length of time. Many people complain of having noisy knees that click a lot when they bend and straighten the knee.
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4. Shin splints
This is a 'rag bag' term which is sometimes used in place of three conditions in the lower leg which have similar causes - 'medial tibial stress syndrome', 'compartment syndrome' and 'stress fracture'.
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5. Neck and Back Pain
Nack and back pain are common in cyclists as a result of the posture that is adopted, particularly in road cyclists.
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