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SATURDAY, JULY 5th, 2008

Newsletter

Shoulder Injuries in Overhead Sports
The shoulder joint is a common site for overuse injuries, especially those involved in overhead sports.

The shoulder joint is a common site for overuse injuries, especially those involved in overhead sports. The most common injury is called "impingement syndrome", which is an irritation of the rotator cuff muscles and their surrounding soft tissues.

The cuff muscles are four very small muscles named supraspinatus (which elevates the shoulder), infraspinatus and teres minor (which are the external rotators), and the supscapularis (which is the internal rotator).

Typically, females have weaker shoulder girdle muscles than males. Weaker shoulder muscles require females to work harder to cover the same distance or to do the same work. Females are rarely encouraged to train or strengthen their upper body, which can limit them during activities and increase likelihood of injury.

Some of Signs and Symptoms of Shoulder Impingement:

Ø Aching pain on the side of the upper arm

Ø Increased pain at night

Ø Increased swelling

Ø Decreased range of motion

Ø Difficulty performing overhead activities

Adolescents on the whole have a higher shoulder injury rate because of the misconception that the "overhand" motion is accomplished by allowing the arm to move above the shoulder joint. However, film analysis shows that the "overhand" throw depends primarily on core trunk strength. An athlete should be taught to use the correct body position and arm angle that is most natural and comfortable for them while incorporating core strength.

Rehab & Sports Medicine also offers overhead throwing/pitching analysis through our Performance Enhancement programs, which provide analysis for a variety of sports specific movements. Please contact us at (920)262-4220 for more information.

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6th Annual
sports medicine symposium
and golf outing
Thursday, August 3rd, 2006

Mark your calendars for our 6th Annual Sports Medicine Symposium and Golf Outing. Once again, the event will be held at Windwood Country Club in Watertown. This FREE symposium will include information to help coaches succeed at all levels of competition. Once the symposium is over, join us for a FREE lunch, and a FREE 9 holes of golf.

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Speed and Agility Camp
Starting June 12th through July 28th
6 weeks excluding the week of July 3rd through July 7th
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Cost: $110

WAHS Sports Medicine believes that speed, agility, and conditioning are essential to athletic success. In order to help you achieve your full potential, our highly trained performance enhancement staff at WAHS Sports Medicine has developed a 6 week speed and agility camp.

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Functional Strength and Power Camp
Starting June 13th and ending July 27th
Excludes week of July 3rd through July 7th
Tuesdays and Thursdays
9:00 AM– 10:30 AM
Cost: $85

WAHS Sports Medicine has developed challenging, functional, and effective alternative to weightlifting. Unlike traditional weightlifting, the camp integrates traditionally proven exercises as well as advanced exercises to work all muscle groups in unison, thereby increasing overall strength, power and coordination, while decreasing the risk of injury.

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Related Links
Careers:
www.nata.org National Athletic Trainers Association
www.apta.org American Physical Therapist Association

Health and Injury Information:
www.acsm.org American College of Sports Medicine
www.ncaa.org National Collegiate Athletic Association
www.wiaawi.org/health/nutrition Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic
Association
www.gssiweb.com Gatoraide Sports Science Institiute
www.iasm.com Institute for Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine
www.physsportsmed.com The Physician & Sports Medicine
www.ORTHOsupersite.com The Orthopaedics Supersite
www.sportsdentistry.com Academy for Sports Dentistry
www.aapsm.org American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
www.biausa.org Brain Injury Association of America
www.subtlebraininjury.com Subtle Brain Injury Website
www.sportsmedresources.com Sports Medicine Resources Website
www.asmi.org American Sports Medicine Institute
www.ortho-u.net Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics
www.lightningsafety.com National Lightning Safety Institute
www.webmd.com WebMD
www.nocsae.org National Operating Committee on Standards for
Athletic Equipment

Strength and Conditioning:
www.athleticsearch.com Athletic Search on Web
www.nsca-lift.org National Strength and Conditioning Association
www.nasm.org National Academy of Sports Medicine
www.coaching.usolympicteam.com Olympic E-Coach Magazine
www.ncsf.org National Council of Strength & Fitness