A practical guide to shoulder injuries in the throwing athlete.
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Baseball players and other athletes who spend much of their time throwing a ball risk a variety of shoulder injuries because the repetitive motion causes repeated microtraumatic stress in the area. Injuries result from overuse of the muscles involved, improper technique—or both. The review that follows will help you zero in on the correct diagnosis and identify the treatment that’s best for your patient.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of family practice
دوره 62 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013