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

The American Journal of Sports Medicine · 2005 · Vol. 33(4) · pp. 561–567
Ø. LianLars EngebretsenRoald Bahr

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.

Tendon Structure and TreatmentShoulder Injury and TreatmentSports injuries and preventionAthletesCross-sectional studyJumperPhysical therapyMedicineElite athletesElitePhysical medicine and rehabilitationPsychologyEngineering

MeSH terms

Athletic InjuriesEpidemiologic MethodsFemaleHumansKnee InjuriesMaleSex FactorsWeight-Bearing

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  • Pfizer
  • Norsk Tipping
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