Patellar tendinopathy in young elite soccer– clinical and sonographical analysis of a German elite soccer academy

Patellar tendinopathy in young elite soccer– clinical and sonographical analysis of a German elite soccer academy

Abstract Background The prevalence of patellar tendinopathy is elevated in elite soccer compared to less explosive sports. While the burden of training hours and load is comparably high in youth elite players (age < 23 years), little is known about the prevalence of patellar tendinopathy at this...

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Main Authors: Gerrit Bode, Thorsten Hammer, N. Karvouniaris, M. J. Feucht, L. Konstantinidis, N. P. Südkamp, A. Hirschmüller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Patellar tendinopathy
Jumper’s knee
Soccer
Youth elite players
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-017-1690-2

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