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Shoulder Injuries Due to Over Stretching Arms

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Hannah Mich

When the arms and shoulders are overstretched, muscles, tendons and ligaments may be lengthened past normal range of motion causing shoulder instability. Shoulder instability increases the risk of shoulder injuries such as strains, sprains and dislocations.