HMP Essential Question

For my project, my question is "What physical ailments can swimmers anticipate to encounter?" 

Why did you select this as your essential question?  
I have been swimming since I was 4 years old. It has always been a major part of my life, but I have had many injuries and infections due to the work outs and the chlorine. I think it would be interesting to find out what swimmers can expect and also how to avoid these many injuries. Also, in my research, I hope to find out what swimmers can do to rehabilitate their injuries or cure their infections once they have them.


What excites you most about finding the answer to this essential question?  
I am excited to find out all the different injuries that swimmers are prone to! I know I have lower back problems, shoulder problems, and have had swimmer's ear many times. However, I would love to see what the professional swimmers have to deal with. Also, I am excited to find out the many different cures to everything there is. Maybe I can find out how to help my back and shoulders with my information!


Do you feel that this question accurately reflects a desire/need that you have to find out more about this topic?
Swimming is what I do. I have always swam and just accepted the fact that I will have injuries. However, because swimming is such a big part of my life, I believe it is important that I find out what steps I can take to make sure I don't injure myself further. Also, I think it is important to spread information about the effects chlorine can have on you not only physically but find out if it can affect your body chemistry!