Modifiable risk factors for patellar tendinopathy in athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis identifying (1) potential modifiable risk factors and (2) associated modifiable factors for patellar tendinopathy in athletes.

Design

A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted. Risk of bias was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale and grouped based on study design. Meta-analytic statistics were performed for items reported by five or more studies. A strength of evidence rating is provided for items not appropriate for meta-analysis.

Data sources

PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus and Cinahl were searched on 14 November 2017.

Eligibility criteria

Quantitative, original research reporting potential modifiable risk factors or associated factors, comparing athletes with patellar tendinopathy with

SUBMITTER: Sprague AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6269217 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature