Are muscle weakness and stiffness risk factors of the development of rotator cuff tendinopathy in overhead athletes: a systematic review

Background: Underlying muscle weakness and stiffness may increase the risk of developing rotator cuff tendinopathy. This systematic review aims to assess existing prospective studies to summarize whether muscle weakness and stiffness are risk factors for the development of rotator cuff tendinopathy...

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Main Authors: Cheuk-Kin Kwan, Man-Chi Ko, Sai-Chuen Fu, Hio-Teng Leong, Samuel Ka-Kin Ling, Joo-Han Oh, Patrick Shu-Hang Yung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2021-07-01
Series:Therapeutic Advances in Chronic Disease
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/20406223211026178