User:Andrea.Rogers/sandbox

Some topics that I have been thinking about doing is


 * adoption
 * in the page Adoption it talks about its history, how it is today, parenting, development, and much more. This would be a very interesting subject to research.
 * Swimming
 * While this website is not underdeveloped there is still some work that could be put into it. I believe I could fix the one section that talks about elderly swimming, and I could add in a new paragraph about how swimming is better for your joints then any other sport. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Swimming
 * Michael Andrew (swimmer)
 * in this page it goes over the life of Michael Andrew Michael Andrew (swimmer). He Is a new, upcoming sprint swimmer, and on this page I could edit in his training techniques

Article Evalutation


 * content
 * a little of the information is out of date, but some pieces have been recently updated
 * tone
 * the article stays very neutral on swimming
 * sources
 * the article has the best amount of sources for how long the article is

Bibliography


 * Mel Goldstein and Dave Tanner

Talk Page


 * new title of the page
 * combining sections that would make the article flow better
 * someone added a new FINA rule

Guidelines for the articles


 * information of the sport in general
 * get more specific with the sport
 * how the sport works
 * famous athletes
 * ethical code
 * related areas
 * sport history

Add to article


 * a few sentences in the beginning seem a little awkward or wordy
 * In the second paragraph there needs to be more listed for both physical and mental health
 * There needs to be a transitional sentence between phyla and mental health benefits

Health benefits
Swimming is a healthy workout that can be done for a lifetime. It is a low-impact workout that has several mental and bodily health benefits, and can be a recreational activity. Swimming builds endurance, muscle strength, and cardiovascular fitness.

The US Census Bureau reports that two and a half hours per week of aerobic physical activity such as swimming can decrease the risk of chronic illnesses. Along with this, swimming is linked to better cognitive function, lower risk of type 2 diabetes, lower risk of high blood pressure, and lower risk of a stroke. Mentally, swimming is known to lower stress levels and occurrences of depression and anxiety. People are typically able to exercise longer in water than on land without increased effort, and minimal joint or muscle pain. The water makes the swimmer feel lighter in the water, leaving less stress on joints.

Common injuries
Due to continuous rotation and usage, the shoulder (rotator cuff) is the joint most susceptible to injury in swimmers. As opposed to a single incident, injury to the rotator cuff in swimmers is a result of repeated trauma and overuse. The joints are more prone to injury when the arm is repetitively used in a position above the horizontal. This position occurs in each of the four swimming strokes in every cycle of the arms. Out of the four muscles and tendons of the rotator cuff, the injury, or tear, is most likely to occur in the tendon of the supraspinatus. Rotator cuff impingement is due to pressure on the rotator cuff from part of the scapula as the arm is raised.

The best way to prevent injury is to diagnose the issue early. Typically, poor technique and excessive use without rest are the primary causes of injury. Through communication between swimmers, coaches, parents, and medical professionals, any issue can be diagnosed prior to a serious injury. Additionally, proper warm-up and strength training exercises should be completed before any rigorous movements.

In treating a rotator cuff injury, the most important factor is time. Due to the nature of the joint being primarily stabilized by muscle and tendon, the injury must be fully healed to prevent recurrence. Returning to swimming or other demanding exercises too soon will likely result in degeneration of a tendon eventually resulting in a rupture. During the rehabilitation period, focus should be placed on rotator cuff and scapular strengthening.

Rough Draft (for health benefits)
Swimming is a healthy activity that can be done by all people at anytime in their life. It is a low-impact workout that has several mental and bodily health benefits all while being a good recreational activity. Swimming builds endurance, muscle strength, and cardiovascular fitness. Correspondingly, it also improves weight loss while being a safer alternative of working out for someone who is injured or for women who are pregnant. Swimming requirers less effort then other sports, but the athletes will get the results they are looking for.

The U.S. Census Bureau reports that two and a half hours per week of aerobic physical activity such as swimming can decrease the risk of chronic illnesses, and help regenerate healthy cells. Furthermore, swimming is linked to better cognitive function; also lowering the risk of Type II diabetes, high blood pressure, and a stroke. It can improve lung and heart strength for all peoples while it tones muscles in a full body workout. People can typically exercise longer in water than on land without increased effort and minimal joint or muscle pain. When in the water the body undergoes less physical stress thus releasing pressure from the joints.

In addition to the physical benefits of swimming, lower stress levels and occurrences of depression and anxiety are known to decrease while swimming. Swimming is a meditation sport meaning there is an increase of blood flow to the brain which allows an individual to evaluate stressors more calmly. The activity can help increase the memory for older aged individuals who suffer from dementia.

Rough Draft (for injuries)
The rotator cuff in the shoulder is most susceptible to injury in swimmers. Injury to the rotator cuff results from repeated trauma and overuse. The joints are more prone to injury when the arm is repetitively used in a position above the horizontal line of the body. This position occurs in each of the four swimming strokes in every cycle of the arms. Out of the four tendons in the rotator cuff, the supraspinatus is most prone to tearing. Rotator cuff impingement is due to pressure on the rotator cuff from part of the scapula as the arm is raised.

The best way to prevent injury is catching the issue early. Typically, poor technique and over excessive use of the muscle group can be the primary causes of injury. Through communication between swimmers, coaches, parents, and medical professionals, any issue can be diagnosed prior to a serious injury. Additionally, proper warm-up, stretches, and strength training exercises should be completed before any rigorous movements.

In treating a rotator cuff injury, the most important factor is time. Due to the nature of the joint being primarily stabilized by muscle and tendon, the injury must be fully healed to prevent recurrence. Returning to swimming or other demanding exercises too soon can result in degeneration of a tendon which might result in a rupture. During the rehabilitation period, focus should be placed on rotator cuff and scapular strengthening.