Are Landing Patterns in Jumping Athletes Associated with Patellar Tendinopathy? A Systematic Review with Evidence Gap Map and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patellar tendinopathy (PT) is common and debilitating for jumping athletes. Intriguingly, despite its high prevalence and many research studies, a causal explanation for PT presence remains elusive.

Objective

Our objective was to investigate whether landing biomechanics among jumping athletes are associated with PT and can predict onset.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review with evidence gap map and meta-analysis. We searched three databases from inception to May 2021 for observational studies or trials evaluating landing biomechanics in jumping athletes with PT (JPTs). We assessed quality with a modified Downs and Black checklist, risk of bias with the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies (QUADAS-2) tool, and evidence levels with van Tulde

SUBMITTER: Tayfur A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8761156 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature