Nonoperative and postoperative rehabilitation for injuries of the throwing shoulder.
The repetitive overhead motion involved in throwing is responsible for unique and sport-specific patterns of injury to the shoulder joint. Specific strengthening and flexibility plays a vital role in the ultimate function and injury prevention in the overhead-throwing athlete. The clinician must achieve a delicate balance between mobility and stability, which often presents as a significant challenge. Most shoulder injuries in the overhead thrower can be successfully treated nonoperatively to allow the athlete to return to competition. A well-structured, in-season strengthening program that is designed to maintain the athlete's strength, power, and endurance while not inhibiting with the athlete's ability to compete on a regular basis is critical.
*Champion Sports Medicine ‡American Sports Medicine Institute, Birmingham, AL †Rehabilitation Consultant, Tampa Bay Rays Baseball Team, Tampa Bay, FL.
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D056352:Athletes; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D006801:Humans; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000503:physiopathology