National Football League (NFL) players may be more likely to sustain a specific type of knee injury if they have a shorter period of rest between games, according to researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine.
Knee injuries are the most common in the NFL, though this study looked specifically at a rupture or tear of the extensor mechanism, the combination of muscles and tendons that allow the knee to straighten.
“The extensor mechanism is critical for knee stability and…
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