Biomechanical Analysis of the Throwing Athlete and Its Impact on Return to Sport

Overview

Journal Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil

Date 2022 Feb 10

PMID 35141540

Authors

Nicholas A Trasolini

Kristen F Nicholson

Joseph Mylott

Garrett S Bullock

Tessa C Hulburt

Brian R Waterman

Affiliations

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Abstract

Level Of Evidence: V, expert opinion.

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