Clinical and Ultrasonographic Evaluations of the Shoulders of Elite Swimmers

Conclusion: We found a high prevalence of rotator cuff and biceps tendinopathy, which was associated with increased symptoms. Tendinosis was also more common in swimmers with a positive sulcus sign, suggesting a role for shoulder laxity.

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Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - November 29, 2016 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Rodeo, S. A., Nguyen, J. T., Cavanaugh, J. T., Patel, Y., Adler, R. S. Tags: Shoulder, instability, Swimming, Shoulder, rotator cuff, Tendinosis Source Type: research