Eccentric contractions, characterized by the lengthening of the muscle-tendon complex,
present several unique features compared with other types of contractions, which may lead …

Background: Patellar tendinopathy is a condition characterized by anterior knee activity–
related pain. It has a high incidence among athletes engaged in jumping sports and may …

This review highlights recent research on Achilles tendon healing, and comments on the
current clinical controversy surrounding the diagnosis and treatment of injury. The processes …

Tendinopathy is a debilitating musculoskeletal condition which can cause significant pain
and lead to complete rupture of the tendon, which often requires surgical repair. Due in part …

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) may represent a new therapeutic option for chronic
tendinopathies. Platelets release various cytokines and growth factors which promote …

Objectives: The restorative properties of platelets, through the local release of growth factors,
are used in various medical areas. This article reviews fundamental and clinical research …

A demanding task of the musculoskeletal system is the attachment of tendon to bone at
entheses. This region often presents a thin layer of fibrocartilage (FC), mineralized close to …

Resistance exercise has a positive effect on many tissues, including heart, bone, skeletal
muscle, and nervous tissue. Eccentric muscle actions offer a unique and a potentially …

Tendons are unique in the sense that they are constantly subjected to large mechanical
loads and that they contain tendon‐specific cells, including tenocytes and tendon …

Abstract Stone, MH, Hornsby, G, Mizuguchi, S, Sato, K, Gahreman, D, Duca, M, Carroll, K,
Ramsey, MW, Stone, ME, and Haff, GG. The use of free weight squats in sports: a narrative …