Adolescent exercise-related lower leg pain musculotendinous characteristics.

Alexandra F DeJong LempkeSarah JacksonAndrea StraccioliniPierre A d'HemecourtWilliam P MeehanKristin E Whitney

Published in: PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation (2023)

Adolescent runners with ERLLP exhibited morphological musculotendinous changes that may occur either as a result of or as a contributing factor to pain and persistent dysfunction. Our findings highlight key targets for rehabilitation for young, injured runners, particularly intrinsic foot muscle strengthening. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
young adults
pain management
mental health
neuropathic pain
skeletal muscle
physical activity
high intensity
oxidative stress
childhood cancer
middle aged
postoperative pain
drug induced