Prevalence of Jumper's Knee among Elite Athletes from Different Sports: A Cross-sectional Study

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Lars Engebretsen · Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center

Roald Bahr · Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center

Abstract

The prevalence of jumper's knee is high in sports characterized by high demands on speed and power for the leg extensors. The symptoms are often serious, resulting in long-standing impairment of athletic performance.

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Tendon Structure and Treatment Shoulder Injury and Treatment Sports injuries and prevention

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Published in: The American Journal of Sports Medicine

Volume 33, Issue 4, pp. 561-567

DOI: 10.1177/0363546504270454

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 18.14

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Prevalence of Jumper's Knee among Elite Athletes from Different Sports: A Cross-sectional Study

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