Shoulder Sprain
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Shoulder Sprain Risk Factors
Risk factors for shoulder
sprain
include:
Elderly
Rheumatoid arthritis
Gout
Heavy lifting
Participation in sports:
Baseball
Tennis
Golf
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Shoulder Sprain Symptoms
Related Conditions
AC separation
Rotator cuff tear
Shoulder bursitis
Shoulder contusion
Shoulder dislocation
Shoulder fracture
Shoulder tendinitis
Shoulder Injury Checkup
Shoulder injury
Shoulder pain
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Last Updated: Aug 4, 2008
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Shoulder Sprain References:
Altchek DW, Levinson M. Shoulder injury in the throwing athlete. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2000 Nov ;11(4):745-54.
Moynes DR. Prevention of injury to the shoulder through exercises and therapy. Clin Sports Med. 1983 Jul;2(2):413-22.
Wollman S. Patient education series. Sprains and strains. Nursing. 2003 Sep;33(9):47.
