International Olympic Committee consensus statement: molecular basis of connective tissue and muscle injuries in sport

Arne Ljungqvist; Martin P Schwellnus; Norbert Bachl; Malcolm Collins; J Cook; K M Khan; Nicola Maffulli; Y Pitsiladis; G Riley; G Golspink; D Venter; E W Derman; L Engebretsen; P Volpi

doi:10.1016/j.csm.2007.10.007

International Olympic Committee consensus statement: molecular basis of connective tissue and muscle injuries in sport

Clin Sports Med. 2008 Jan;27(1):231-9, x-xi. doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2007.10.007.

Authors

Arne Ljungqvist¹, Martin P Schwellnus, Norbert Bachl, Malcolm Collins, J Cook, K M Khan, Nicola Maffulli, Y Pitsiladis, G Riley, G Golspink, D Venter, E W Derman, L Engebretsen, P Volpi

Affiliation

¹ International Olympic Committee Medical Commission, Lausanne, Switzerland.

PMID: 18206577
DOI: 10.1016/j.csm.2007.10.007

Abstract

Tendon and ligament injures cause significant loss of performance in sport and decreased functional capacity in the workplace. Many of these injures remain difficult to treat, and many individuals have long-term pain and discomfort. Animal studies of growth factor and cell-based therapies have shown promising results, but these treatments also can be misused to enhance athletic performance. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) now has high-level scientific advisors who can advise the IOC as to the use and abuse of these technologies.

Publication types

Consensus Development Conference

MeSH terms

Connective Tissue / injuries*
Doping in Sports
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Humans
Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins / administration & dosage
Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins / adverse effects
Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation
Muscle, Skeletal / injuries*
Soft Tissue Injuries / etiology*
Soft Tissue Injuries / pathology
Soft Tissue Injuries / prevention & control
Tendons / anatomy & histology
Tendons / physiology
Weight-Bearing / physiology

Substances

Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins