Diagnose und Behandlung von Achillessehnenrissen

Achillessehnenrisse sind häufig und sie haben erhebliche Auswirkungen auf die sportliche Aktivität. Dieser Artikel beschreibt die kürzlich veröffentlichte niederländische multidisziplinäre Leitlinie und die damit verbundenen Auswirkungen aus der Sicht eines Sportphysiotherapeuten.

Publication History

Article published online:
05 December 2024

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