Competition injuries in taekwondo: A literature review and suggestions for prevention and surveillance

British Journal of Sports Medicine

Volumn 46, Issue 7, 2012, Pages 485-491

  Pieter, Willy ^a   Fife, Gabriel Paul ^b,c   O'sullivan, David Michael ^d,e  

^a Keimyung University   (South Korea)

^b Dong A University   (South Korea)

^c Yonsei University   (South Korea)

^d Chung Ang University   (South Korea)

^e Seoul National University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ABSENTEEISM; ADULT; BRAIN CONCUSSION; CONTUSION; FEMALE; HUMAN; INJURY; MALE; MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM; REVIEW; SEX DIFFERENCE; SPORT; SPORT INJURY;

ABSENTEEISM; ADULT; ATHLETIC INJURIES; BRAIN CONCUSSION; CONTUSIONS; FEMALE; HUMANS; MALE; MARTIAL ARTS; MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM; SEX FACTORS;

EID: 84861877469     PISSN: 03063674     EISSN: 14730480     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2012-091011     Document Type: Review

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