Respiratory physician Lutz Beckert considers chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management, including the prevention of COPD, the importance of smoking cessation and pulmonary rehabilitation, and the lifesaving potential of addressing treatable traits. He also discusses the logic of inhaler therapy, moving from single therapy to dual and triple therapy when indicated, as well as other aspects of management
Nerve entrapments and injuries around the shoulder
Wednesday 24 April 2024, 12:35 AM

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.
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