Authors Charlotte Anker-Petersen, Birgit Juul-Kristensen, Jarrod Antflick, Henrik Aagaard, Christopher Myers, Anders Ploug Boesen, Eleanor Boyle, Per Hölmich, Kristian Thorborg Publisher Scand J Med Sci Sports . 2021 Nov;31(11):2133-2143 Publishing detail PMID: 34407248 Abstract The objective was to investigate, first, whether six weeks of intensive ballet dance exposure is associated with structural and clinical changes in the Achilles tendon; second, the importance of…

Authors Aliza Rudavsky, Jillianne Cook, Stig Peter Magnusson, Michael Kjaer, Sean Docking Publisher Muscles Ligaments Tendons J . 2017 Sep 18;7(2):306-314 Publishing detail PMID: 29264342 Abstract Background: It is unknown how and when the proximal attachment of the patellar tendon matures; puberty may be key in ensuring normal tendon formation. The aim of this study was to investigate the features…

Authors Steinberg N, Pantanowitz M, Zeev A, Stern M, Dar G Publisher J Dance Med Sci. 2020 Jun 15;24(2):51-58. Publishing detail PMID: 32456759 Abstract This study examined whether maturation status, body physique, and the impact of training are related to the development of Achilles tendon structure in young dancers. Seventy-one pre- and post-menarche dancers…