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Case Report
Rehabilitation of a College Football Player Following a Scapular Fracture with Suprascapular Neuropathy
Author(s): Andy Waldhelm, William St. Charles, Ralph Curtis, Chris Ramos and Brittney MitchellAndy Waldhelm, William St. Charles, Ralph Curtis, Chris Ramos and Brittney Mitchell
Scapular fractures tend to occur at an infrequent rate, 0.7% of all fractures, and typically occur due to highvelocity trauma. Secondary pathology from a scapular fracture can include neurovascular injury to structures around the shoulder. To document a case of secondary neuropathy following a scapular fracture in an American Football college athlete. This case study documents the successful return to sport following a seven-month rehabilitation program of a college football player who sustained a scapular fracture with suprascapular neuropathy. Protecting the fractured scapula was the initial goal. Therapeutic exercise and manual therapy focused on improving scapula stabilization, rotator cuff strength, and function. Finally, a return to play program was introduced to prepare the athlete to return to the field. Seven-month post-injury, the athlete returned to play without restriction.. Read More»
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