Short-Term Workload Patterns Before Achilles Tendon Rupture in National Basketball Association Players: A Descriptive Epidemiology Study
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on July 24, 2026
Abstract
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 7, July 2026.
Background:Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) is one of the most serious injuries in professional basketball, requiring nearly a year of recovery and resulting in declines in player performance and career longevity. In the 2024-2025 NBA season, a record-high 7 ...
Background:Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) is one of the most serious injuries in professional basketball, requiring nearly a year of recovery and resulting in declines in player performance and career longevity. In the 2024-2025 NBA season, a record-high 7 ...