Patellar tendinopathy is common among elite soccer players, although exposure to artificial turf did not increase the prevalence or incidence of injury, according to a study published in The American Journal of Sports Medicine.
However, high total exposure hours were a significant risk factor.
Researchers followed 2,229 elite soccer clubs and recorded 137 patellar tendinopathies, which comprised 1.5 percent of all injuries. Approximately 61 percent of the injuries resulted in an absence of one week or less and 20 percent were recurrent complaints.
Read the abstract about patellar tendinopathy among soccer players.
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However, high total exposure hours were a significant risk factor.
Researchers followed 2,229 elite soccer clubs and recorded 137 patellar tendinopathies, which comprised 1.5 percent of all injuries. Approximately 61 percent of the injuries resulted in an absence of one week or less and 20 percent were recurrent complaints.
Read the abstract about patellar tendinopathy among soccer players.
Related Articles on Sports Medicine:
Soccer Players Should Rotate for Multiple Games in a Week to Decrease Injury Risk
Study: Gender Could Influence Likelihood of Dominant Leg ACL Injury
Study: Female High School Athletes More Likely to Have Concussions Than Males in Similar Sports