Tenascin-C (TNC) is a hexameric, multimodular extracellular matrix protein with several
molecular forms that are created through alternative splicing and protein modifications. It is …

Background Achilles tendinopathy is a common problem, but its exact aetiology remains
unclear. Objective To evaluate the association between potential clinical risk factors and …

The Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has an
ongoing effort to create evidence-based practice guidelines for orthopaedic physical therapy …

Sports genomics is the scientific discipline that focuses on the organization and function of
the genome in elite athletes, and aims to develop molecular methods for talent identification …

To protect against danger, the innate immune system must promptly and accurately sense
alarm signals, and mount an appropriate response to restore homeostasis. One …

A significant proportion of patients requiring musculoskeletal management present with
tendon and ligament pathology. Our understanding of the intrinsic and extrinsic mechanisms …

Purpose This study aimed to investigate the association of candidate single nucleotide
polymorphisms (SNP) with noncontact hamstring muscle injuries in elite soccer players and …

Achilles tendinopathy or rupture and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture are substantial
injuries affecting athletes, associated with delayed recovery or inability to return to …

This review summarizes the genetic alterations and knockdown approaches published in
the literature to assess the role of key proteoglycans and glycoproteins in the structural …

Knee pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints that brings people to
medical attention. Approximately 50% of individuals over the age of 50 report an experience …