The physiological effects of physical exercise are ubiquitously reported as beneficial to the
cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems. Exercise is widely promoted by medical …

Objectives We performed a systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA) of
randomised controlled trials (RCTs) to provide insights into the effectiveness of available …

The ultrasound examination of hamstrings inspires respect due to the connective complexity
of their structures, particularly for sonographers who are not used to this kind of study …

Tendinopathy is a critical medical condition that often hinders level of participation for
professional and young athletes in many sports. The purpose of the study was to describe …

Objective: This study is a statistical analysis to establish whether a correlation exists
between the level and degree of rectus femoris (RF) central tendon injury and the amount of …

Background Tendinopathy is an overuse tendon injury that occurs in loaded tendons and
results in pain and functional impairment. Although many treatments for painful tendons are …

Objective The purpose of this study was to describe the normal anatomy of the soleus
muscle using Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging, anatomic dissection and histologic …

Background Soleus muscle injuries are common in different sports disciplines. The time
required for recovery is often difficult to predict, and reinjury is common. The length of …

High‐resolution ultrasound (US) has helped to characterize the “tennis leg injury”(TL).
However, no specific classifications with prognostic value exist. This study proposes a …

Objective The present work is aimed at analysing ultrasound findings in patients with distal
biceps brachii tendon (DBBT) injuries to assess the sensitivity of ultrasound in detecting the …