2005•Strength and conditioning journalRequires access

The Importance of the Posterior Capsule of the Shoulder in Overhead Athletes

Daniel Lorenz

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summary Overhead athletes often have differences in their dominant and non-dominant arms in regards to internal and external rotation. Restoration of internal rotation with stretching of the posterior shoulder may help avoid shoulder pathologies.

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summary Overhead athletes often have differences in their dominant and non-dominant arms in regards to internal and external rotation. Restoration of internal rotation with stretching of the posterior shoulder may help avoid shoulder pathologies.

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summary Overhead athletes often have differences in their dominant and non-dominant arms in regards to internal and external rotation. Restoration of internal rotation with stretching of the posterior shoulder may help avoid shoulder pathologies.

Key concepts: Posterior shoulder, Athletes, Internal rotation, Overhead (engineering), External rotation, Medicine, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Capsule

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