Tendon is an intricately organized connective tissue that efficiently transfers muscle force to
the bony skeleton. Its structure, function, and physiology reflect the extreme, repetitive …

Mechanical loading is an important factor in musculoskeletal health and disease. Tendons
and ligaments require physiological levels of mechanical loading to develop and maintain …

Tendons are designed to withstand considerable loads. Mechanical loading of tendon tissue
results in upregulation of collagen expression and increased synthesis of collagen protein …

Chronic tendon pathology (tendinopathy), although common, is difficult to treat. Tendons
possess a highly organized fibrillar matrix, consisting of type I collagen and various' …

Tendinopathy is frequently associated with structural disorganization within the tendon. As
such, the clinical use of ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging for tendinopathy has …

Tendinopathy is a common clinical problem with athletes and in many occupational settings.
Tendinopathy can occur in any tendon, often near its insertion or enthesis where there is an …

Objectives The aim of this study was to provide a comprehensive overview of the
anatomical, histological, and biomechanical aspects of the Achilles tendon. Methods A …

Tendon injuries are a common age-related degenerative condition where current treatment
strategies fail to restore functionality and normal quality of life. This disease also occurs …

Stem cells have recently been isolated from humans and mice but not from rat tendon tissue.
This study reports the isolation and characterization of stem cells from rat tendon. Nucleated …

In calcific tendinopathy (CT), calcium deposits in the substance of the tendon, with chronic
activity-related pain, tenderness, localized edema and various degrees of decreased range …