Physical therapy and sports medicine researchers and practitioners integrate basic science and clinical evidence to describe non-surgical approaches to the most common shoulder problems seen in orthopedic and sports physical therapy clinics. Among them are micro-instability, adhesive capsulitis, and acromioclavicular joint injuries. They also discuss modifying traditional exercises, taping and external devices, and interval return programs. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)