Background: The fascia has been demonstrated to represent a potential force transmitter
intimately connected to the underlying skeletal muscle. Sports-related soft tissue strains may …

The aims of this study were to analyze the muscle injury incidence in an elite Spanish soccer
academy during three consecutive seasons attending to different chronological age groups …

Injuries to muscle in the elite athlete are common and may be responsible for prolonged
periods of loss of competitive activity. The implications for the athlete and his/her coach and …

Background Despite calf muscle strain injuries (CMSI) being problematic in many sports,
there is a dearth of research to guide clinicians dealing with these injuries. The aim of this …

Objective: To evaluate the management, procedures and perspectives of sports physicians
and orthopedists in Brazil with regard to diagnosing and treating muscle injuries. Methods: A …

Background: Muscle injuries constitute a large percentage of all injuries in football. Purpose:
To investigate the incidence and nature of muscle injuries in male professional footballers …

Skeletal muscle tissue has the largest mass in the human body, accounting for 45% of the
total weight. Muscle injuries can be caused by bruising, stretching or laceration. The current …

Background During top-level international athletics championships, muscle injuries are
frequent. Objective To analyse the incidence and characteristics of muscle injuries and …

Abstract Objectives Investigate the British Athletics Muscle Injury Classification (BAMIC)
grading system as a predictor of return to play (RTP) following primary hamstring strain …

Muscle injuries of the lower extremity are extremely common among athletes leading to
significant morbidity and time out from competition. Furthermore, increasing athletic activity …