Kelly Starrett, DPT breaks down the most common causes of shoulder injuries in CrossFit athletes and explains what can be done for prevention.
Starrett attributes most injuries to:
– Poor preparation or taking insufficient time to warm up
– Athletes lacking the necessary range of motion
– Generally not treating the shoulder with the same care as the rest of the body
To address shoulder discomfort before it becomes a problem, he recommends:
– Increasing soft tissue work by adding mobilization between sets during training sessions and doing myofascial release with a foam roller and ball at home
– Expanding your repertoire of warm-up exercises to restore normal range of motion in the shoulder joint
– Checking in with your breathing. Maintaining regular breath patterns often restores mobility.
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Health Tip: Preventing Shoulder Injuries