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Research Article

Acromiohumeral distance quantification during a variety of shoulder external and internal rotational exercises in recreationally overhead athletes

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Pages 818-830 | Received 11 Nov 2021, Accepted 21 Feb 2022, Published online: 15 Mar 2022

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