Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 14, Issue 6 , Pages 570-574 , November 2005

Quantifying shoulder rotation weakness in patients with shoulder impingement

  • Timothy F. Tyler, MSPT, ATC

      Affiliations

    • Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, USA
    • PRO Sports Physical Therapy of Westchester, New York, NY, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Timothy F. Tyler, MSPT, ATC, Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma, Lenox Hill Hospital, 130 E 77th St, New York, NY 10021.
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  • Rachael C. Nahow, DPT

      Affiliations

    • PRO Sports Physical Therapy of Westchester, New York, NY, USA
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  • Stephen J. Nicholas, MD

      Affiliations

    • Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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  • Malachy P. McHugh, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, USA

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PII: S1058-2746(05)00105-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2005.03.003

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 14, Issue 6 , Pages 570-574 , November 2005

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