Shoulder Injuries and Sport-Specific Shoulder Adaptations in Judo Athletes: A Systematic Review

Background/Objectives: The shoulder girdle is a frequent injury location in judo, and sport-specific shoulder-complex adaptations have been described in overhead sports, but these areas have not been synthesised for judo athletes. We synthesised evidence on (Q1) the frequency, anatomical profile, type and mechanism of shoulder girdle injuries and (Q2) the structural and functional characteristics of the shoulder complex in judokas.

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