The painful shoulder in the throwing athlete.

Altcheck, D W; Levinson, M · Orthop Clin North Am · 2000

review · Level V

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Abstract

Successful nonoperative treatment of shoulder injuries in the throwing athlete requires a team approach. The physician, physical therapist, and athletic trainer work together with the athlete to determine a diagnosis and design a treatment protocol. Injury recovery requires restoration of muscle strength and balance followed by a careful return to a throwing program.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy