Open AccessFactors Associated With Achilles Tendon Rupture in Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics
Author(s) -
Joseph A. Bonanno,
Jennifer Cheng,
Dave Tilley,
Zafir Abutalib,
Ellen Casey
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
sports health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.212
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 1941-7381
pISSN - 1941-0921
DOI - 10.1177/19417381211034510
Subject(s) - achilles tendon , elite , medicine , physical therapy , athletes , physical medicine and rehabilitation , tendon , surgery , politics , political science , law
Achilles injury risk in women's collegiate gymnastics is 10-fold higher than in all other collegiate sports. This study aims to identify risk factors for Achilles tendon ruptures in collegiate female gymnasts.