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Can creatine help shoulder tendons to get stronger as i take through my practice i've got injured in my pratice cricket..can creatine help it..

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Dr. Gene Tekmyster answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

No, it can't. : Creatine can help with muscle building and recovery, however it has no effect on tendons. Proper exercise and stretching will help the tendons adjust to greater force requirements.

Answered 1/30/2015

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