Nerve entrapment in athletes

Citation
Jw. Aldridge et al., Nerve entrapment in athletes, CLIN SP MED, 20(1), 2001, pp. 95
Citations number
138
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
CLINICS IN SPORTS MEDICINE
ISSN journal
02785919 → ACNP
Volume
20
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0278-5919(200101)20:1<95:NEIA>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
Nerve entrapment can occur in athletes. The repetitive and vigorous use or overuse of the upper extremity makes the athlete particularly vulnerable to disorders of peripheral nerves. Understanding the clinical signs and sympt oms is essential to treatment.