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  • Pathology

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  • Musculoskeletal fibrosis is common in sports medicine but lacks a clear definition, epidemiology, and established treatments.
  • Understanding fibrosis is crucial for athletes and clinicians.

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  • To propose a standardized definition for musculoskeletal fibrosis in the context of physical exercise.
  • To address the lack of consensus within the sports medicine community.

Main Methods:

  • A bibliographic review of existing scientific evidence and consensus statements on sports-related fibrosis.
  • Development of a working definition by the GESMUTE Epidemiology Group.

Main Results:

  • Proposed definition: Fibrosis is an abnormal accumulation of extracellular matrix, often a complication of injury.
  • It presents diverse clinical findings affecting muscles, tendons, ligaments, capsules, and nerves.
  • Fibrosis impedes recovery, causes symptoms, and leads to relapses.

Conclusions:

  • Fibrosis in sports is characterized by abnormal extracellular matrix accumulation, linked to injury complications.
  • It affects various musculoskeletal structures and nerves, manifesting with varied symptoms.
  • This definition aids in understanding and potentially managing fibrosis in athletes.