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International Olympic Committee consensus statement: molecular basis of connective tissue and muscle injuries in sport.
Clinics in sports medicine - 1 Jan 2008
Ljungqvist Arne, Schwellnus Martin P, Bachl Norbert, Collins Malcolm, Cook J, Khan K M, Maffulli Nicola, Pitsiladis Y, Riley G, Golspink G, Venter D, Derman E W, Engebretsen L, Volpi P
Abstract excerpt
Tendon and ligament injures cause significant loss of performance in sport and decreased functional capacity in the workplace. Many of these injures remain difficult to treat, and many individuals have long-term pain and discomfort. Animal studies of growth factor and cell-based therapies have shown promising results, but these treatments also can be misused to enhance athletic performance. The International...
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