Publication at First Faculty of Medicine |
2009
Abstract
Sporting activities can be viewed as a loading test of the locomotor system. Overloading and injuries can lead to a premature degenerative disease of joint cartilage, the result of which can be osteoarthritis.
The joint problems are in high level sport common and occur most frequently in knee joint. The authors are trying to find risks of high level training for progression of degenerative joint disease.