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The Back and The Shoulders are frequently injured areas in, for example, elite-level overhead athletes (e.g., tennis, badminton, handball, volleyball, baseball, water polo). The stresses on the spine and the shoulders are repetitive and can easily lead to overuse injuries if proper technique and strength are not maintained. However, athletes can prevent many of these injuries by engaging in a strength and conditioning program that targets the muscles of the shoulders and the upper back. An understanding of the basic structure and function of the back and the shoulders is important for any athlete or coach. The mobility and stability exercises shown in the video can be used to prevent injuries to this critical link in the kinetic chain.