Elite Tennis Players with a Weak Rotator Cuff: The Paradox of Infraspinatus Atrophy - A Clinical Commentary and Practical Approach
Infraspinatus atrophy (IA) is a prevalent but often overlooked condition in elite tennis players, resulting from suprascapular nerve (SN) dysfunction due to repetitive traction or compression. While many athletes maintain normal biomechanics through compensatory mechanisms, these adaptations can lea...
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| Main Authors: | Yannick Lambrecht, Leon Philipp Knoche, Lukas Höller |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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North American Sports Medicine Institute
2025-08-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.26603/001c.142211 |
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