Fig. 39.1 Hamstring injury 39.2.1.2 Tendon Injuries Around the Knee The main patellar pathology is proximal patellar tendinopathy, also known as jumper’s knee. The patellar tendon is more vulnerable to…
Fig. 51.1 Specific exercises performed in the gym The sport medicine team, tasked to follow the patient from the injury to RTS, consists of at least a sport medicine physician,…
50.2 The Main Goal The main goal is to allow a safe transition between the rehabilitation process and the training process required to accumulate load in order to provide adequate…
Fig. 16.1 Patellofemoral joint structure – adapted from [3] As an integral part of the knee, the patellofemoral joint is one of the most structurally complex articulations with high functional…
Fig. 10.1 The lateral ligaments of the ankle comprise of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL – red arrow), the calcaneofibular ligament (CFL – yellow arrow), and the posterior talofibular ligament…
Fig. 13.1 (a) Intraoperative image of an arthroscopic-assisted distal tibial fracture (extending into the talocrural joint) assessment. (b) Intraoperative image of an arthroscopic-assisted intra-articular distal tibial fracture. Note the fracture…
Fig. 40.1 Achilles tendinopathy. (a) Clinical aspect; difference between the thickened and swollen injured tendon (right side, white arrow) and the noninjured tendon (left side). (b–e) High-definition ultrasound study; transverse…
, Renato Andrade3, 4, 5, Artur Pereira Castro6 and Manuel Cassiano Neves7 (1) Isokinetic Medical Group, FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, Bologna, Italy (2) Sport and Exercise Medicine Residency, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy (3)…
5.2 Emergencies 5.2.1 Head Injuries In the world of sports, football is unique because of the purposeful use of the unprotected head for controlling and advancing the ball. This skill…
Fig. 2.1 Incidence of injuries during training sessions and matches During Euro 2004, the thigh was the most common injury location (22%) followed by the ankle (17%), lower leg (14%)…
