This targeted issue on the Athletic Shoulder explores the unique challenges faced by athletes whose shoulders endure extreme biomechanical demands. Featuring expert insights on surgical stabilization, rehabilitation strategies and sport-specific injury patterns, the issue highlights advances in arthroscopy, neuromuscular control and return-to-performance care. With contributions from global specialists and exclusive athlete interviews, it underscores the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in optimizing shoulder health and performance.
Written by – Nebojsa Popovic
Written by – Gazi Huri, MD and Matthew Rees, PT
Interview by – Fai Al-Naimi and Nebojsa Popovic MD, PhD
Written by – Fai Al-Naimi
Written by – Dale Forsdyke, Adam Gledhill, Peter Schneider, Adam Weir, Andrew Mitchell
Written by – Gazi Huri, Khalid Al-Khelaifi, Qatar, Ulas Can Kolac, and Mehmet Kaymakoglu, Türkiye
Written by – Matthew Rees and Andrew Cole, Qatar
Written by – Samuel Mircoff, Nickolas Garbis, United States of America
Written by – Erdi Ozdemir, Ozgur Ahmet Atay, Türkiye, and Gazi Huri, Qatar
Written by – Eui Hwan Cho, Hyung Jun Koo, and Sae Hoon Kim, Republic of Korea
Written by – Kathryn Fahy, Hercules Paquet, and Carla De Paula, Qatar
Written by – Ahmed Al-Jawad, Francis Kattoura, And Leopoldo Buttinoni, Qatar
Written by – Edel Fanning, Ireland and Margie Olds, New Zealand
Written by – Andrew Delbridge, Britt Caling, Craig Boettcher, Australia
Written by – Natalia Magero, Brazil, Marcelo Bordalo, Qatar
Written by – Garrett Bullock, US, Ellen Shanley, US, Daniel Kline, US, Rod Whiteley, Qatar
Written by – Garrett Bullock, Marc Oceguera, Martin Asker, Martin Buchheit, Tim Gabbett, Chris Skazalski, Kerry Macdonald, Craig Boettcher, Sander Paul Marie Ganzevles, Rod Whiteley
Written by – Alexandre Hardy, Carlos Murillo Nieto, Antoine Gerometta, France, and Camille Tooth, Belgium
Written by – Bruno Borralho Gobbato, Brazil