Although shoulder dislocation is the most feared of paddle sport shoulder injuries, overuse injury of impingement or rotator cuff tendonopathy are more common in both canoeing and kayaking.
Shoulder dislocation is the most feared of all paddlesport shoulder injuries. Strong shoulder muscles can help to prevent shoulder dislocation, but good technique is the most important factor.
Hip replacements are now a common and successful operation, but maximum recovery will be assisted by appropriate hip replacement exercises.
Whiplash associated disorder, unsually just known as whiplash neck injury, is a soft tissue injury to neck. Whiplash treatment includes the use of pain relief and gentle specific exercise.
Foot pain in the side of the foot can be attributable to Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, a compression of the tibial nerve as it goes around the inside of the ankle. Treatment includes ice, anti inflammatories, exercises and orthotics.