How would a proper swimming streamline be described in anatomy terms? Particularly the upper body (shoulders/chest/arms)?
For example - I believe that the ankles would be in a position of “dorsi flexion.”
Thanks.
David K
How would a proper swimming streamline be described in anatomy terms? Particularly the upper body (shoulders/chest/arms)?
For example - I believe that the ankles would be in a position of “dorsi flexion.”
Thanks.
David K
Mmmm…no. Pointed feet is plantar flexion.
Streamline position - Feet, plantar flexed. Legs/hips/head/torso all in normal anatomical position. Arms abducted 180 degrees (or extended if you prefer). That’s it. Hands in anatomical position face forward, so if you raise your arms in the streamline position they are still facing forward, no rotation necessary.
John
Thanks. I was not sure if it was extended or abducted.
I want to be able to accurately describe to a trainer/PT the areas in which my son, a 15 year old year round swimmer, is limited by inflexibility.
He is unable to reach approach 180 degrees of arm/shoulder extension. IOW - he can not properly streamline. To compensate he hyper extends his lower back to “kinda” streamline.
In addition, he is unable to exceed 180 degrees of transverse abduction.
I can not believe I typed “dorsi” after looking it up and noting it was plantar. I am slow in the morning.
Thanks.
David K.
I want to be able to accurately describe to a trainer/PT the areas in which my son, a 15 year old year round swimmer, is limited by inflexibility.
"He can't raise both hands straight over his head and get his hands to touch".
No need for anatomical mishmush. 
John
Good point. (I like “good pint” better). DK