However, shoulder problems are most likely to victimize people older than 60. You can deduce that, as a group, old athletes are at the highest risk of shoulder injury.

The researchers found a shoulder injury rate of 2.15 injuries per 10,000 high school athlete exposures (AEs). Injury rates were higher during competition than in practice (rate ratio, 3.17).

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They also had higher rates of shoulder injuries and rotator cuff tears compared to non-astronauts. While most people do not go into space for over six months, commercial spaceflight companies aim to ...

2. SIRVA injuries are common A common misconception is that shoulder injuries caused by needle injections are rare, says Durant. In fact, they are becoming more and more common.

The Mets thought Johan Santana hurt his pectoral muscle, until they realized he had injured his shoulder. He could return by July. Or, just as likely, not until 2012. The Yankees thought Pedro ...