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The stiffness increased significantly in upper trapezius (P<\/jats:italic>\u2009\u2264\u2009.01), infraspinatus (P<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u2009.003), posterior deltoid (P<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u2009.047), and pectoralis major (P<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u2009.01), whereas the creep showed a significant decrement for upper trapezius (P<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u2009.001) and infraspinatus (P<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u2009.003). Conclusion<\/jats:bold>:<\/jats:italic> The present study has demonstrated the postexercise fatigue in overhead athletes. 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