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I have a slap tear in my labrum (shoulder) from football in hs, want to try and play college baseball, any exercises that can help heal/strengthen it?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

No, slap tears will: only get worse. an acute repaired is the best, but late reconstruction of the b9icepts and labral area can be done.

Answered 12/20/2014

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