Transcendence of musculoskeletal injury in athletes with disability during major competition

Authors

  • W Derman
  • S Ferreira
  • K Subban
  • R de Villiers

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17159/2078-516X/2011/v23i3a339

Abstract

Hamstring injuries are common in jumping and sprinting athletes. This case series documents acute grade I - II hamstring injuries in two Paralympic athletes. These athletes were able to transcend their injuries to compete 4 and 6 days after injury to attain personal best achievements.

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Derman, W., Ferreira, S., Subban, K., & de Villiers, R. (2011). Transcendence of musculoskeletal injury in athletes with disability during major competition. South African Journal of Sports Medicine, 23(3), 95–97. https://doi.org/10.17159/2078-516X/2011/v23i3a339

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Vol. 23 No. 3 (2011)

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