Wong, Ashkey Ying-Ying; Ong, Michael Tim-Yun; Yung, Patrick Shu-Hanget al.
2026 • In Pitsiladis, Yannis P.; Yung, Patrick Shu-Hang; Hutchinson, Mark R.et al. (Eds.) Sports Physician Handbook - International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS)
Kaux, Jean-François ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des Sciences de l'activité physique et de la réadaptation > Médecine physique, réadaptation et traumatologie du sport ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des Sciences de l'activité physique et de la réadaptation ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Evaluation-Revalidation (EVAREVA) ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > > Service de médecine de l'appareil locomoteur
Language :
English
Title :
Chapter 18 - Hamstring and thigh injuries
Publication date :
2026
Main work title :
Sports Physician Handbook - International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS)
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