| 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. This abstract is reproduced with the permission of the publisher; click on the above link for free full text.
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