Connective tissue and muscle injuries in sport

10 May Connective tissue and muscle injuries in sport

Clin Sports Med. 2008 Jan; 27(1) : 231-9, x-xi.
International Olympic Committee consensus statement: molecular basis of connective tissue and muscle injuries in sport.
Ljungqvist A, Schwellnus MP, Bachl N, Collins M, Cook J, Khan KM, Maffulli N, Pitsiladis Y, Riley G, Golspink G, Venter D, Derman EW, Engebretsen L, Volpi P.
International Olympic Committee Medical Commission, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Abstract
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 Olympic Committee (IOC) now has high-level scientific advisors who can advise the IOC as to the use and abuse of these technologies.
PMID: 18206577 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]