Achilles tendinopathy is one of the most frequently ankle and foot overuse injuries, which is
a clinical syndrome characterized by the combination of pain, swelling, and impaired …

Tendons connect muscles to bones, ensuring joint movement. With advanced age, tendons
become more prone to degeneration followed by injuries. Tendon repair often requires …

The intrinsic pathogenetic mechanisms of tendinopathies are largely unknown and whether
inflammation or degeneration has the prominent role is still a matter of debate. Assuming …

The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the human body. The number and incidence
of Achilles tendon overuse injuries and complete, spontaneous ruptures have increased in …

The purpose of this study was to investigate the in vivo material and mechanical properties
of the human Achilles tendon in the presence of tendinopathy. Real-time ultrasound imaging …

Achilles tendinopathy is a common cause of disability. Despite the economic and social
relevance of the problem, the causes and mechanisms of Achilles tendinopathy remain …

There are a myriad of patients involved in different dancing activities, placing themselves at
risk of musculoskeletal injuries. The artistic body movements displayed in dance place …

Background Achilles tendinopathy is a common overuse injury, especially among athletes
involved in activities that include running and jumping. Often an initial period of rest from the …

Tendon injuries are common and debilitating, with non-regenerative healing often resulting
in chronic disease. While there has been considerable progress in identifying the cellular …

Injuries involving the Achilles tendon and manifested as chronic tendon pain are common,
especially among recreational athletes. In a pilot study on a small group of patients with …