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Nonoperative Care of Rotator Cuff Disorders: Physical Therapy, Modalities, and Injectables

Introduction Rotator cuff lesions are among the most common causes of shoulder pain and upper quarter disability seen in orthopedics and physical therapy. Surprisingly, a lack of data exists on the natural history of patients with rotator cuff disease, but…

Elbow Throwing Injuries

Elbow injuries in the throwing athlete are often the result of high valgus and extension forces that act on the elbow during the throwing motion. These forces place tensile stress on medial structures, compression stress on lateral structures, and shear…

Elbow Anatomy and Biomechanics

Elbow anatomy is complex, but knowledge of its intricate structural makeup is crucial to understanding athletic injuries in this area. Those who provide care for athletes, particularly athletes who participate in overhead-throwing sports, must have the ability to accurately diagnose…