TY - JOUR
T1 - International Olympic Committee Consensus Statement
T2 - Molecular Basis of Connective Tissue and Muscle Injuries in Sport
AU - Ljungqvist, Arne
AU - Schwellnus, Martin P.
AU - Bachl, Norbert
AU - Collins, Malcolm
AU - Cook, J.
AU - Khan, K. M.
AU - Maffulli, Nicola
AU - Pitsiladis, Y.
AU - Riley, G.
AU - Golspink, G.
AU - Venter, D.
AU - Derman, E. W.
AU - Engebretsen, L.
AU - Volpi, P.
PY - 2008/1
Y1 - 2008/1
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.csm.2007.10.007
DO - 10.1016/j.csm.2007.10.007
M3 - Article
C2 - 18206577
AN - SCOPUS:38349053742
VL - 27
SP - 231
EP - 239
JO - Clinics in Sports Medicine
JF - Clinics in Sports Medicine
SN - 0278-5919
IS - 1
ER -