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Massimo Zanovello1, Mattia Bianchi1, Lasse Lempainen2
1Performance & Medical Department FC Lugano, Lugano, Switzerland.
This case report details a successful return to play for a professional football player after hamstring distal musculotendinous T-junction surgery. A novel football-centered rehabilitation model guided the process, preventing re-injury over 19 weeks.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Rehabilitation Science
Background:
- Hamstring strain injuries significantly impact football players, especially those involving the distal musculotendinous T-junction (DMTJ).
- High re-injury rates necessitate effective interventions, including surgical repair in some cases, to ensure a safe return to play (RTP).
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