THIS MONTH'S COACHING PANEL
PURVI THOMSON
Swimming with contact lenses
Purvi is a specialist optometrist who has worked with OCL Vision since 2014 as their lead optometrist.
DR HUSSAIN AL-ZUBAIDI
Tri training and shingles
Dr Al-Zubaidi is a Channel4 TV doctor on Steph's Packed Lunch, host of The Movement Prescription podcast, a Team GB AG triathlete and a Swim England clinical advisor and UK athletics coach.
ELLIE SHEPHERD
Meniscus tear recovery
Ellie is a rehab, wrist and hand specialist with Six Physio, Finchley Rd, London. She's also a trained Pilates instructor.
ANDREW SHEAFF
How to get out of a swim rut
US swim coach Andrew has been helping swimmers improve for 20+ years. He specialises in helping triathletes improve their swimming through online coaching.
SWIMMING WITH CONTACT LENSES
Q Can you swim with contact lenses? Liz Mapstone
The easiest answer to give is to say no, contact lenses should not be worn when swimming in a pool. Everyone is at risk of infections when swimming in a pool due to the microorganisms in the water and those swimming in contact lenses are at the greatest risk. The reason for this is that contact lenses can absorb the pool water carrying these microbes
