The Achilles tendon is the thickest, strongest and largest tendon in the human body, but
despite its size and tensile strength, it frequently gets injured. Achilles tendon ruptures …

This comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the prevalence of
Achilles tendinopathy (AT) in physical exercise (PE). Specifically, we estimate the overall …

Background: The burden of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in professional soccer
players is particularly relevant as it represents a potentially career-threatening injury …

Background: Optimizing calf muscle performance seems to play an important role in
minimizing impairments and symptoms after an Achilles tendon rupture (ATR). The literature …

Background: There is a paucity of literature regarding risk factors and mechanisms of
Achilles tendon (AT) ruptures in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Purpose: To …

Abstract Purpose of Review Achilles tendon ruptures (ATR) are detrimental to sports
performance, and optimal treatment strategy and guidelines on return to play (RTP) remain …

Objective To examine the current evidence regarding return-to-play (RTP) and performance
after Achilles tendon rupture in elite athletes treated with operative intervention. Design …

Purpose Little is known about the consequences of injuries on professional male football
players' career and retirement period. The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of …

Background: The purpose of this systematic review is to examine the literature on Achilles
tendon (AT) injuries in professional athletes to determine their rate of return to play (RTP) …

Objective To evaluate the time to return to playing following acute Achilles tendon rupture
(ATR) and surgical repair in professional male football (soccer) players. Methods …