Epidemiology of tendon problems in sport

Abstract

During the last few decades, the role of sports and physical activity has become more and more important in all modern communities. Sports activities are generally considered beneficial by many governments because of their effect on well-being. The risk of injury is increased, for both acute traumas and overuse injuries, and prevention has also become an integral part of sports medicine. Epidemiological studies are important when planning prevention programs for sports injuries. Because of individual sports cultures and different sports habits in different countries, national epidemiological studies are needed in each individual country.