Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
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J Am Podiatr Med Assoc · Jun 1998
ReviewFoot and ankle injuries among martial artists. Results of a survey.
The practice of the martial arts is associated with a variety of lower-extremity injuries. Previous studies of the martial arts have examined injuries to the entire body, while providing only limited information on trauma to the foot and ankle. After a comprehensive review of the literature on martial arts injuries, the authors report the results of a survey on foot and ankle injuries sustained by martial arts practitioners.