Pediatric Physical Therapy published research stating that shoulder pain in adolescents and young adults is not as common of a complaint when compared to adults with spinal cord injuries.  The highest complaint of shoulder pain was while propelling a wheelchair up an incline. 

Reference:  Roehrig, Susan PT, PhD; Like, Gayla MPT  (2008) Factors Affecting Shoulder Pain in Adolescents and Young Adults with Spina Bifida. Pediatric Physical Therapy. 20(3):224-232, Fall 2008.

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