The TOPGAME-study: effectiveness of extracorporeal shockwave therapy in jumping athletes with patellar tendinopathy. Design of a randomised controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Patellar tendinopathy is a major problem for many athletes, especially those involved in jumping activities. Despite its frequency and negative impact on athletic careers, no evidence-based guidelines for management of this overuse i...

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Main Authors: Diercks Ron L, van den Akker-Scheek Inge, Hartgens Fred, Verhagen Evert, Zwerver Johannes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-02-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/11/28