Peer-Reviewed Publication
J Int Soc Sports Nutr2026;23(sup1):2718846.December 31, 2026Journal Article
Could creatine supplementation combined with physical rehabilitation accelerate return to play in athletes with patellar tendinopathy?
Ángela Sánchez-Gómez1, Marco Malaguti2, Borja Sañudo3, Álvaro López-Samanes4, Alejandro F San Juan5, Raúl Domínguez6,7
1Department of Nursing, Pharmacology and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of Córdoba, Córdoba, Spain.
2Department for Life Quality Studies, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, Rimini, Italy.
3Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Sevilla, Seville, Spain.
4GICAF Research Group, Education Research Methods and Evaluation Department, Faculty of Human and Social Sciences, Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Madrid, Spain.
5Department of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences-INEF, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
6Grupo de Optimización del Entrenamiento Deportivo (GOPED), Departament of Human Motricity and High Performance, University of Seville, Seville, Spain.
7Studies Research Group in Neuromuscular Responses (GEPREN), Lavras University, Lavras, Brazil.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Several dietary supplements have been proposed to positively influence the rehabilitation process following injury. However, to date, no studies have specifically examined the effects of scientifically supported ergogenic aids on recovery outcomes when combined with physical performance interventions. Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyze the ergogenic effects of creatine sup…
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