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Can an athlete's genes influence ACL injury?

Injuries of soft tissue and locomotory system, like Achilles tendon and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are two most frequent sports injuries among recreational sportsmen, as well as among professional athletes. More recent research has shown that individuals who are physically active with sports activities and endured Achilles tendon injury often share certain genetic characteristics. The aim of this project is to investigate genetic predispositions for occurrence of sports injuries and to develop a genetic test, which will serve to determine these predispositions and then to prepare a programme on the basis of these predispositions for individualised exercises to prevent sports injuries. The project will result in introduction of a new DNA test in the portfolio of Genos DNA Laboratory which will provide athletes, as well as amateurs, with information about personal inclination to injuries. On the basis of individual genetic predispositions and along with consultation with health professionals, a personalised plan of exercises will be created to reduce possibility of sports injuries, consequences of long-term rehabilitation or operation procedure, as well as of absence from sports terrains, which is of primary importance to professional athletes and their clubs. When a ligament or tendon injury occurs in the case of amateurs, this often means complete abandoning of recreational sports activity which increases probability of accepting unhealthy lifestyle, increase of body weight and therefore potential occurrence of cardiovascular diseases or diabetes mellitus.

injuries, ACL, DNA

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