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Studies reveal characteristics of bone and tendon injuries incurred by Olympic athletes

Studies reveal characteristics of bone and tendon injuries incurred by Olympic athletes

Source - Medical Xpress

Female athletes participating in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro were more likely to experience bone stress injuries in their lower extremities while competing in track and field compared to other events. In addition, tendon abnormalities similarly were most common in track and field athletes, however they most frequently involved the shoulder, Achilles and patellar tendons.

 

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