The effect of swimming volume and intensity on changes in supraspinatus tendon thickness

To compare the change in supraspinatus tendon thickness (STT) following a high volume (HV) and intensity (HI) swimming practice shoulders of elite swimmers. Cohort Study. Non-clinical, state swim team training facility. A convenience sample eight non-injured national level swimmers from regional were recruited for this study. Ultrasound measures STT collected response to two sessions. Measures taken prior each practice; immediately after 6-hours post 24-hours practice. significant increase resulted both HI HV (p < 0.05) For practice, remained significantly thicker than pre-practice at 6-hour test however no longer The difference between was different 24-hour volumes intensities may provide information on shoulder loads.