Scientists probe why top athletes get hurt

NCT ID NCT06906666

Summary

This study aimed to understand why elite long- and middle-distance runners get tendon injuries. Researchers looked at data from 81 professional athletes to see if factors like training load, shoe type, diet, or age increased injury risk. The goal was to find patterns that could help create better injury prevention plans for athletes in the future.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Oviedo

    Oviedo, Principality of Asturias, 33006, Spain

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