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Dereham Osteopathic Clinic

Treatment and Rehabilitation for Sports Injuries, and Personal Training to prevent Injury

We are an Osteopathic clinic with expertise in diagnosing treating and preventing back problems muscular strains and sports injuries. Osteopathy is a very effective method of manual treatment for painful muscular, joint, and spinal disorders. It uses soft tissue techniques and joint manipulation. The aim of treatment is to improve mobility, speed up healing, and promote a quicker recovery.

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Child Protection
Child Protection has never been a more important issue for swimming clubs and we at Dereham Otters are doing everything we can to ensure that our swimmers can train and compete in a safe manner.
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Anti-Bullying Policy
This policy aims to:
  • Encourage good relationships between swimmers
  • Develop trust between swimmers, coaches and families
  • Prevent problems occurring
  • Suggest ways of dealing with problems should they arise
  • Develop an understanding that developing positive relationships and resolving differences are shared responsibilities between the swimmer, the family and the club.
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Policy for Disabled Swimmers
Dereham Otters Swimming Club is committed to ensuring that all swimmers are given every opportunity to be active and fulfilled members whether they are able or disabled.
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Asthma
Read this PDF file for Asthma information
 
Epilepsy Policy
British Swimming and the ASA recognise that exercise is of benefit to all, including people with epilepsy. Therefore, having this condition should not prevent participation in swimming. However, there is a need to take certain sensible precautions.
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Verrucas (Plantar Warts)
Professor J M Cameron, Former Honorary Medical Adviser, Amateur Swimming Association

There is much folklore about verrucas or plantar warts. Few coaches, teachers or pool managers would argue, however, that they (plantar warts) are anything other than a nuisance. Many have in the past, spent a great deal of time attempting to eradicate this problem. Opinion nowadays tends to regard such attempts as a waste of time.
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Medical problems in swimmers
Over training Syndrome

A tired athlete is not an uncommon problem within an elite swimming programme. At the heart of sporting success is the ability and desire to push one’s body to the limits in both training and competition. This leads to a physiological training response that allows more demanding workloads and improved physical performance. In the correct circumstances, all coaches like seeing their swimmers ‘tired’!
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Medical Information - Swiming Injuries and their Management
Mr Kevin Boyd MBBS FRCS DipSportsMed
Clinical Lecturer in Sports Medicine, University of Nottingham
Medical Officer to the Amateur Swimming Association
Former British Olympic swimmer and Record Holder


Introduction

According to national data of sporting activity, swimming is twice as popular as any other participating sport in the United Kingdom, with about 8% of the population (4.5 million) regularly taking part. Fortunately, a recent survey, sponsored by the Sports Council, has suggested that injury rates in swimming are low when compared to other sports with 2.3 non-trivial injuries occurring per 1000 occasions of participation. Indeed, it was found to be even ‘safer' that walking/hiking. Of the common sports in the UK, injuries in rugby were the most common at 57.7 injuries/1000 occasion. Football had an injury rate of 19.3 injuries/1000 occasions, but was the sport with the greatest number of injuries simply because of the large numbers of people playing?
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Dietary Tips
Swimmers should follow a diet that is high in complex carbohydrate and low in fat. The Food Guide Pyramid is a useful guide to daily food choices please read the advice below and see whether switching to a healthier way of eating makes a difference to your performance!
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