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Review
. 2006 May;40(5):435-40; discussion 440.
doi: 10.1136/bjsm.2005.023218.

Shoulder injuries in tennis players

H van der Hoeven  1 , W B Kibler
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Review

Shoulder injuries in tennis players

H van der Hoeven et al. Br J Sports Med. 2006 May.

Abstract

The mechanism of the overhead action in throwing sports has been studied extensively. This motion is unnatural and highly dynamic, often exceeding the physiological limits of the joint. Owing to overload of various anatomical structures, the shoulder is susceptible to injury. Optimal shoulder function requires good kinetic chain function, optimal stability, and coordination of the scapula in the overhead action. A well balanced action of the rotator cuff muscles and capsular structures is necessary to obtain a stable centre of rotation during the overhead action. This review concerns shoulder injuries, related to the overhead motion in tennis players, which can be explained by the same mechanism as thrower's shoulder.

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Competing interests: none declared

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