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
Rabello LM, Zwerver J, Stewart RE, van den Akker-Scheek I, Brink MS
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Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. 2019 Jul;29(7):992-999
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PMID: 30942914
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relation between external and internal load and the response of the patellar tendon…
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Van Ark M, Docking SI, van den Akker-Scheek I, Rudavsky A, Rio E, Zwerver J, Cook JL
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Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2015 Feb 18. doi; 10.1111/sms. 12426.
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PMID: 25684241
Abstract
Patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee) has a high prevalence in jumping athletes. Excessive load on the patellar tendon through high volumes…
