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A member asked:
Can i swim if i have tennis elbow? i want to do laps to strengthen my body but not if it hurts the arm
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Yes: You can choose a swimming stroke that does not aggravate your pain. I would think the crawl stroke should be fine, and most any other stroke if done at slow to moderate pace. You can also ice the tender area afterward for 10 minutes if needed. Hope that helps.
Answered 9/29/2016
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