Patellar tendon health is essential for volleyball players. Knee issues, especially patellar tendinopathy (PT), are prevalent, affecting 14% of non-elite and 45% of elite athletes. Male players are nearly twice as likely to experience PT compared to female players. This condition can significantly hinder an athlete’s performance, making effective prevention crucial.
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Authors
A Rudavsky, J L Cook, S Docking
Publisher
Scand J Med Sci Sports . 2018 Sep; 28(9):2035-2041
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PMID: 29658150
Abstract
Patellar tendinopathy (tendon pain and dysfunction), or jumper's knee, is prevalent in adult jumping athletes. Pathology in the proximal patellar tendon is a key risk factor for developing patellar tendinopathy. When pathology develops in…
Authors
A Rudavsky, J L Cook, S Docking
Publisher
Scand J Med Sci Sports . 2018 Sep; 28(9):2035-2041
Publishing detail
PMID: 29658150
Abstract
Patellar tendinopathy (tendon pain and dysfunction), or jumper's knee, is prevalent in adult jumping athletes. Pathology in the proximal patellar tendon is a key risk factor for developing patellar tendinopathy. When pathology develops in…
Authors
Rabello LM, Zwerver J, Stewart RE, van den Akker-Scheek I, Brink MS
Publisher
Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. 2019 Jul;29(7):992-999
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PMID: 30942914
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the relation between external and internal load and the response of the patellar tendon…
