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A profile of the Youth Olympic Taekwondo Athlete
Our study aims to identify trends in anthropomorphic attributes and competitive strategies of successful (medalists) versus non medalist young Olympic Taekwondo competitors by gender in terms of body mass, body-mass…
A multidisciplinary approach including the use of platelet-rich plasma to treat an elite athlete with patellar tendinopathy- a case report
Objective: Patellar tendinopathy affects a substantial proportion of athletes involved in jumping or kicking activities. Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections may be a promising treatment used in conjunction with common…
Ganglion cyst of the foot treated with electroacupuncture: A case report
Objective: To present the clinical management of a ganglion cyst presenting on the dorsolateral aspect of the foot. Clinical Features: A 45-year-old female cyclist complaining of ganglion cyst following training…
The female athlete triad: a case series and narrative overview
Objective: To illustrate the varying presentations of the female athlete triad and to inform the practitioner of the potential sequelae of this common condition. Clinical Features: Four patients presented with…
Diagnosis and rehabilitation of gastrocnemius muscle tear: a case report
Objective: This case study presents the epidemiology, etiology, diagnostic criteria, and therapeutic interventions for a common clinical condition- gastrocnemius injury. Clinical Features: A 44-year old male presented with acute calf…
Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis in a 13 year old female athlete: a case report
Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO) is an extremely rare skeletal disorder in the younger population. It presents with multifocal bony lesions that often mimic more sinister diagnoses such as infection…
Entrapment of the saphenous nerve at the adductor canal affecting the infrapatellar branch- a report on two cases
Objective: To present 2 cases of entrapment of the saphenous nerve at the adductor canal affecting the infrapatellar branch, and to provide insight into the utilization of nerve tension testing…
Addressing the risk factors and prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death in young athletes: a case report
Background: Mandatory prescreening for the identification of risk factors and prevention of sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a widely debated topic within academic literature. In addition, the effective emergency management…