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URL http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19674556
Journal J Chiropr Med. 2002 Mar;1(1):23-30
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Abstract/Notes 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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