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UTC in Football: Beyond FC Barcelona

Pioneering Injury Management with Ultrasound Tissue Characterization UltraSound Tissue Characterization (UTC) is revolutionizing football injury management, offering unparalleled insights into tendon health. While FC Barcelona stands out for its early adoption, numerous elite clubs globally have integrated UTC into their sports science arsenal. This innovative approach allows for the detection of subtle changes in tendon…

Achilles tendon structure improves on UTC imaging over a 5-month pre-season in elite Australian football players

Human, Publication

Authors Docking SI, Rosengarten SD, Cook J Publisher Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2015 May 5. doi; 10.1111/sms. 12469. Publishing detail PMID: 25943892 Abstract Pre-season injuries are common and may be due to a reintroduction of training loads. Tendons are sensitive to changes in load, making them vulnerable to injury in the…

Australian football players’ Achilles tendons respond to game loads within 2 days: an ultrasound tissue characterisation (UTC) study

Human, Publication

Authors Rosengarten SD, Cook JL, Bryant AL, Cordy JT, Daffy J, Docking SI Publisher Br J Sports Med. 2015 Feb;49(3):183-187. Publishing details PMID: 24735840 Abstract Background/aim: The Achilles tendon is a tissue that responds to mechanical loads at a molecular and cellular level. In vitro and in vivo studies have shown that the expression of anabolic…

UTC, Trusted Choice of Premier League Sports Clubs

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In the high-stakes world of Premier League sports, every game counts. This is why UTC the trusted choice of Premier League Sports Clubs. Each match’s outcome can pivot on the performance of star players, making their fitness and readiness paramount. And with Achilles, patellar tendon, and hamstring issues being the most common sources of injuries…

UTC Case Study: A Premier League Footballer’s Injury Journey

Case Study, Human

In the world of professional sports, the health and performance of athletes are under constant scrutiny. In the realm of sports medicine, UTC Imaging represents a pivotal advancement by identifying, assessing, and managing tendon injuries. This Case Study takes you into a real-life scenario. It describes the case of a Premier League footballer, and the…