Background With the increasing number of individuals participating in sports every year,
injury-specifically anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury-remains an inherent risk factor for …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a global disease that, despite extensive research, has limited treatment
options. Pet dogs share both an environment and lifestyle attributes with their owners, and a …

Sports genomics is the scientific discipline that focuses on the organization and function of
the genome in elite athletes, and aims to develop molecular methods for talent identification …

Background: The current body of literature surrounding anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
survival and the variables contributing to further ACL injuries after primary ACL …

The seventh ACL Research Retreat was held March 19–21, 2015, in Greensboro, North
Carolina. The retreat brought together clinicians and researchers to present and discuss the …

At present, various blood-based biomarkers have found their applications in the field of
sports medicine. This current opinion addresses biomarkers that warrant consideration in …

Background Studies have shown a familial predisposition for anterior cruciate ligament
(ACL) rupture and have been followed by genetic-association studies on polymorphisms in …

Achilles tendinopathy or rupture and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture are substantial
injuries affecting athletes, associated with delayed recovery or inability to return to …

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture is a common condition that can be devastating and
life changing, particularly in young adults. A non-contact mechanism is typical. Second ACL …

Angiogenesis‐associated signaling is a fundamental component in the remodeling of the
extracellular matrix in response to loading. Genes encoding protein components within this …