Musculoskeletal injuries in taekwondo athletes: a nationwide study in Portugal.

Beatriz Minghelli Liliana Machado Ruben Capela

Published in: Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992) (2020)

Injuries were frequent among Portuguese taekwondo athletes, with specific body areas affected, mainly caused by the attack technique. It is necessary to create injury prevention strategies, including specific training and the use of protective equipment.

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