As temperatures rise this summer, a day at the pool or beach becomes one of the top things to do. Although swimming can be a great form of relaxation and exercise and an excellent form of activity for those with musculoskeletal conditions, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) would like all swimmers to take proper precautions to avoid common swimming or diving injuries.

One Shallow Dive Can Wreck a Neck

Read the important AAOS diving safety tips here: http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00747