{"id":1998,"date":"2023-07-24T10:06:07","date_gmt":"2023-07-24T08:06:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.photizo.net\/eu\/blog\/2023\/07\/24\/getting-back-into-the-swim-of-things\/"},"modified":"2023-09-11T16:35:34","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T14:35:34","slug":"getting-back-into-the-swim-of-things","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.photizo.net\/eu\/blog\/2023\/07\/24\/getting-back-into-the-swim-of-things\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting back into the swim of things"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a competitive swimmer, or you just like to log up the laps for fun, swimming injuries can severely reduce your pool time. Neck and shoulder injuries are among the most common injuries that swimmers face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Neck and shoulder injuries from swimming include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Irritation<\/strong> and <strong>inflammation<\/strong> in the <strong>shoulders<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rotator cuff tendonitis<\/strong> or tears<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shoulder impingement syndrome<\/strong>, which is a result of pressure on the rotator cuff muscles from part of the shoulder blade when the arm is lifted overhead<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tears in the cartilage<\/strong> around the shoulder socket<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Neck and <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/sports-medicine\/conditions\/lower-back-pain\"><strong>lower back pain<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/sports-medicine\/conditions\/bicep-tendonitis\"><strong>Bicep tendonitis<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Swimmers might also experience <strong>knee injuries<\/strong>. Stress on the knees can result in pain under or around the kneecap or at the inside of the knee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"http:\/\/www.photizo.net\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/07\/male-swimmer-swimming-butterfly-stroke.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photizo.net\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/07\/male-swimmer-swimming-butterfly-stroke.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.photizo.net\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/07\/male-swimmer-swimming-butterfly-stroke-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photizo.net\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/07\/male-swimmer-swimming-butterfly-stroke-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.photizo.net\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/07\/male-swimmer-swimming-butterfly-stroke-500x334.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How will light therapy help treat injuries incurred in swimmers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cells receive a boost of energy: Once red light is absorbed, each cell\u2019s mitochondria receive a boost of energy. Mitochondria, known as the powerhouse of the cell, is responsible for producing energy. Because their function is increased, mitochondria produce more adenosine triphosphate (ATP). <strong>ATP<\/strong> is energy-carrying molecules found in the cells of all living things. When given more energy, cells can function correctly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cells repair<\/strong> and regenerate more quickly: Many experts believe that because of excess energy from red light therapy, they gain an enhanced ability to repair and restore themselves. This creates healing in skin and muscle tissues. The quicker cells can regenerate and repair, the faster injuries heal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nitric oxide<\/strong> gets released: Nitric oxide is essential to <strong>healthy arteries<\/strong>. This gas helps arteries relax, reduces oxidative stress by <strong>fighting free radicals<\/strong>, prevents vessels from platelet clumping, and aids in blood pressure regulation. This allows the molecule to enhance blood circulation to deliver vital nutrients and oxygen to damaged tissues. This sparks the repair and regeneration of injured tissues, reducing pain and inflammation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Collagen production<\/strong> is increased: The protein collagen provides structure to the skin. It\u2019s also existent in muscle and connective tissue. When injuries heal, separated tissues are stitched back together through a latticework made up of collagen. Collagen production is increased when exposed to red and infrared light. Increased collagen production equated to healthier skin which is better able to heal effectively.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stem cells<\/strong> become <strong>activated<\/strong>: Stem cells are where specialised cells such as brain cells, blood cells, heart muscle cells, and bone cells come from. When stem cells are exposed to red and infrared light, they become activated. They then travel through the bloodstream to the injured area. After arriving, they transform into the needed cell type to help with healing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.photizo.net\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/06\/page-1-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photizo.net\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/06\/page-1-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photizo.net\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/06\/page-1-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.photizo.net\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/06\/page-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.photizo.net\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/06\/page-1-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.photizo.net\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/06\/page-1-500x500.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/www.photizo.net\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/06\/page-1-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/www.photizo.net\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/06\/page-1.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Some of the benefits of using the<strong> Photizo Sport <\/strong>include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reduces inflammation<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increases blood circulation<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boosts endorphin production<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Blocks pain transmitting chemicals<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eases pain<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Non-invasive<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pain-free<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Simple to operate<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Safe<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re a competitive swimmer, or you just like to log up the laps for fun, swimming injuries can severely&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2850,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[137,166],"tags":[34],"class_list":["post-1998","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-articles","category-sport-news-articles","tag-sport"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.photizo.net\/eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1998","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.photizo.net\/eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.photizo.net\/eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.photizo.net\/eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.photizo.net\/eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1998"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.photizo.net\/eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1998\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2851,"href":"https:\/\/www.photizo.net\/eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1998\/revisions\/2851"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.photizo.net\/eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2850"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.photizo.net\/eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1998"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.photizo.net\/eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1998"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.photizo.net\/eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1998"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}