Although mainly mild in nature, patellar tendinopathy is a fairly common condition in elite soccer and the recurrence rate is high. Exposure to artificial turf did not increase the prevalence or incidence of injury. High total amount of exposure was identified as a risk factor for patellar tendinopathy.
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