The Diagnosis and Treatment of Shoulder Injuries in the Throwing Athlete

Overview

Journal J Chiropr Med

Date 2009 Aug 14

PMID 19674556

Authors

Ralph Napolitano Jr

David M Brady

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Abstract

Objective: To discuss the general diagnostic and therapeutic considerations involved in managing patients with shoulder injury.

Data Sources: Medline search going back 10 years, and using the key terms "throwing" and "shoulder injuries."

Data Synthesis: Papers which evaluated current treatment protocols as determined by previously published papers in peer reviewed journals or textbooks that had no confounding variables were examined.

Results: The throwing motion is a complex maneuver which requires coordination of a variety of structures. Depending upon the specific kind of injury, rehabilitation may involve numerous different approaches. A 4-phase rehabilitation program is described.

Conclusion: Synthesis of the literature regarding management of throwing injuries is described.

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