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Patellar Tendon Structural Difference Occurs in Female and Male Professional Basketball Players: 8 Months Follow-Up

Human, Publication
Authors Silvia Ortega-Cebrián, Caritat Bagur-Calafat, Cristina Adillón, Silvia Treviño, Carles Martin, Javier Ruiz, David Urbano and Gil Rodas4,5 Publisher Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology 2025, Volume 10, Issue 4, 420 Publishing detail PMID: 41283527 LINK: https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5142/10/4/420 Abstract Background: Tendon structure is related to the magnitude of load and its management, rather than directly predicting…

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Revolutionizing Tendon Care: Early Detection, Tailored Management, and Better Outcomes

Fundamental Research, Human
Managing tendinopathy and good tendon care in athletes and active individuals is a challenge due to its often insidious onset. Recent research highlights the dynamic structural adaptations in patellar tendons during pre-season training in professional handball players (study link). These findings emphasize the importance of tailored loading protocols. However, applying such insights in clinical practice…

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Patellar Tendon Structural Changes after BM-MSC and Lp-PRP Treatments: A Double-Blind Clinical Trial

Human, Publication
Patellar tendinopathy, commonly affecting athletes, is marked by pain and degeneration in the patellar tendon. While various treatments exist, finding effective therapies that offer long-term structural improvement remains challenging. A recent clinical study by Silvia Ortega-Cebrián, Robert Soler-Rich, Lluis Orozco and Gil Rodas highlights the role of Ultrasound Tissue Characterization (UTC) in evaluating two promising…

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Stay in the Game: Advanced Tendon Health Strategies for Volleyball Athletes

Stay in the Game: Advanced Tendon Health Strategies for Volleyball Athletes

Human, Publication
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. Study Insights A study…

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Discover 5 remarkable UTC benefits to treat tendinopathy, enhancing patient care with detailed 3D imaging.

5 Remarkable UTC Benefits to Treat Tendinopathy in Your Patients

General, Human
Tendon injuries, like chronic midportion Achilles tendinopathy, are challenging for medical specialists. Traditional imaging techniques, such as conventional ultrasound and MRI, have limitations in visualizing subtle tendon changes. Ultrasound Tissue Characterization (UTC) offers an innovative way to see and measure these changes. This blog explores 5 remarkable UTC benefits to treat tendinopathy in your patients,…

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Proximal patellar tendon pathology can develop during adolescence in young ballet dancers-A 2-year longitudinal study

Human, Publication
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…

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