Which two sports are associated with a higher risk of shoulder injuries?

• A. Swimming and basketball
• B. Soccer and tennis
• C. Running and cycling
• D. Baseball and golf

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that shoulder injuries rise with sports that demand frequent overhead movements and high training volumes. Swimming involves continuous overhead arm action with large ranges of motion, leading to overuse issues like rotator cuff tendinopathy and impingement. Basketball also puts a lot of stress on the shoulder through repeated overhead shooting and passing, plus possible collisions, making strains and instability common.

The other options involve activities with less intense or frequent overhead loading. Running and cycling mainly stress the legs, and while shoulder injuries can happen, the exposure is much lower. Soccer and tennis do use the shoulder, but not with the same repetitive, high-volume overhead demands as swimming and basketball. Baseball and golf do involve throwing, but the typical risk pattern differs and, in many cases, isn’t as consistently high as the combination of overhead volume seen in swimming and basketball.