Although stem cell-based therapy has demonstrated considerable potential to manage
certain diseases more successfully than conventional surgery, it nevertheless comes with …

The muscle–tendon junction (MTJ) is a highly specific tissue interface where the muscle's
fascia intersects with the extracellular matrix of the tendon. The MTJ functions as the …

Myotendinous junction (MTJ) injuries are prevalent in clinical practice, yet the treatment
approaches are limited to surgical suturing and conservative therapy, exhibiting a high …

One of the main components of the extracellular matrix (ECM) in natural tissues is collagen.
Therefore, there has been a strong focus on processing of collagen for biomaterials …

The muscle tendon junction (MTJ) transmits the force generated by the muscle to the tendon
and ultimately to the bone. Tears and strains commonly occur at the MTJ where …

Tendinopathy is thought to be caused by repeated overload of the tendon with insufficient
recovery time, leading to an inadequate healing response and incomplete recovery of …

Background During the second stage of labor, the maternal pelvic floor muscles undergo
repetitive stretch loading as uterine contractions and strenuous maternal pushes combined …

Low cycle fatigue (between two to hundreds of cycles) is associated with large permanent
strains and the development of microdamage that can start as soon as the first cycle. It has …

We report, for the first time, the full-field 3D strain distribution of the muscle-tendon junction
(MTJ). Understanding the strain distribution at the junction is crucial for the treatment of …

Surface electromyography (sEMG) signals can be used to quantitatively assess muscle
fatigue, thereby directly and objectively reflecting the functional state of neuromuscular …