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 …

Injury and degeneration of tendon, the soft tissue that mechanically links muscle and bone,
can cause substantial pain and loss of function. This review discusses the composition and …

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

Tendinopathy is a broad term encompassing painful conditions occurring in and around
tendons in response to overuse. Recent basic science research suggests little or no …

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 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 …

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 …

Mechanical loading constantly acts on tendons, and a better understanding of its effects on
the tendons is essential to gain more insights into tendon patho-physiology. This study aims …

Tendinopathy is a common clinical problem and has a significant disease burden attached,
not only in terms of health care costs, but also for patients directly in terms of time off work …

The glenohumeral joint is a complex anatomic structure commonly affected by injury such as
tendinopathy and rotator cuff tears. This review presents an up-to-date overview of research …