Human tendon adaptation in response to mechanical loading: a systematic review and meta-analysis of exercise intervention studies on healthy adults
S Bohm, F Mersmann, A Arampatzis - Sports medicine-open, 2015 - Springer
Background The present article systematically reviews recent literature on the in vivo
adaptation of asymptomatic human tendons following increased chronic mechanical …
adaptation of asymptomatic human tendons following increased chronic mechanical …
Achilles and patellar tendinopathy loading programmes: a systematic review comparing clinical outcomes and identifying potential mechanisms for effectiveness
Introduction Achilles and patellar tendinopathy are overuse injuries that are common among
athletes. Isolated eccentric muscle training has become the dominant conservative …
athletes. Isolated eccentric muscle training has become the dominant conservative …
Achilles pain, stiffness, and muscle power deficits: midportion Achilles tendinopathy revision 2018: clinical practice guidelines linked to the International Classification …
RL Martin, R Chimenti, T Cuddeford, J Houck… - Journal of Orthopaedic & …, 2018 - jospt.org
The Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has an
ongoing effort to create evidence-based practice guidelines for orthopaedic physical therapy …
ongoing effort to create evidence-based practice guidelines for orthopaedic physical therapy …
Aberrant chromatin reorganization in cells from diseased fibrous connective tissue in response to altered chemomechanical cues
Abstract Changes in the micro-environment of fibrous connective tissue can lead to
alterations in the phenotypes of tissue-resident cells, yet the underlying mechanisms are …
alterations in the phenotypes of tissue-resident cells, yet the underlying mechanisms are …
Isometric training and long‐term adaptations: Effects of muscle length, intensity, and intent: A systematic review
Isometric training is used in the rehabilitation and physical preparation of athletes, special
populations, and the general public. However, little consensus exists regarding training …
populations, and the general public. However, little consensus exists regarding training …
The impact of loading, unloading, ageing and injury on the human tendon
A tendon transfers force from the contracting muscle to the skeletal system to produce
movement and is therefore a crucial component of the entire muscle‐tendon complex and its …
movement and is therefore a crucial component of the entire muscle‐tendon complex and its …
Functional anatomy, histology and biomechanics of the human Achilles tendon—A comprehensive review
K Winnicki, A Ochała-Kłos, B Rutowicz… - Annals of Anatomy …, 2020 - Elsevier
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 …
anatomical, histological, and biomechanical aspects of the Achilles tendon. Methods A …
Tendinopathy: update on pathophysiology
Tendinopathy has become the accepted term to describe a spectrum of changes that occur
in damaged and/or diseased tendons. Over the past 2 decades, there have been new …
in damaged and/or diseased tendons. Over the past 2 decades, there have been new …
Tissue-specific parameters for the design of ECM-mimetic biomaterials
The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a complex network of biomolecules that mechanically and
biochemically directs cell behavior and is crucial for maintaining tissue function and health …
biochemically directs cell behavior and is crucial for maintaining tissue function and health …
Achilles and patellar tendinopathy display opposite changes in elastic properties: a shear wave elastography study
To compare tendon elastic and structural properties of healthy individuals with those with
Achilles or patellar tendinopathy. Sixty‐seven participants (22 Achilles tendinopathy, 17 …
Achilles or patellar tendinopathy. Sixty‐seven participants (22 Achilles tendinopathy, 17 …