Exercise in the treatment of rotator cuff impingement: a systematic review and a synthesized evidence-based rehabilitation protocol.

@article{Kuhn2009ExerciseIT,
  title={Exercise in the treatment of rotator cuff impingement: a systematic review and a synthesized evidence-based rehabilitation protocol.},
  author={John E. Kuhn},
  journal={Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery},
  year={2009},
  volume={18 1},
  pages={
          138-60
        }
}
  • J. Kuhn
  • Published 2009
  • Medicine, Psychology
  • Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery
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