Nerve entrapments and injuries around the shoulder

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Nerve entrapments and injuries around the shoulder

Steve Targett

Steve Targett

Volleyball
Isolated infraspinatus weakness is common in volleyball players, for which external rotation strengthening is beneficial [Image: Vince Fleming on Unsplash]

Sports physician Steve Targett examines the more common nerve-related upper-limb conditions that may masquerade as a musculoskeletal condition

Key points, Keep in mind that nerve entrapment or injury around the shoulder can masquerade as a musculoskeletal condition. Those playing overhead sports are mo, Pract Green w Pale Yellow