Kjær, Michael. Role of Extracellular Matrix in Adaptation of Tendon and Skeletal Muscle to
Mechanical Loading. Physiol Rev 84: 649–698, 2004; 10.1152/physrev. 00031.2003.—The …

There are many publications that discuss the aetiology, diagnosis and treatment of the
various forms of tendinopathy, but few are based on conclusive scientific evidence. The …

Tendon properties contribute to the complex interaction of the central nervous system,
muscle–tendon unit and bony structures to produce joint movement. Until recently limited …

Tendons transmit skeletal muscle forces to bone and are essential in all voluntary
movement. In turn, movement appears to affect tendon properties, and in recent years …

Background Patellar tendinopathy is characterized by pathologic abnormalities. Heavy slow
resistance training (HSR) is effective in the management of patellar tendinopathy, but the …

The superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) is an elastic structure that during maximal
exercise appears to operate close to its functional limits. The biomechanical and …

The stiffness of a tendon, which influences muscular force transfer to the skeleton and
increases during childhood, is dependent on its material properties and dimensions, both of …

Reasons for performing study: Overstrain injuries to the superficial digital flexor tendon
(SDFT) and suspensory ligament (SL) are among the most common musculoskeletal injuries …

Movement is caused by force transmission from contracting muscles to bone via tendon. The
collagen structure of tendon is organized in a very hierarchical manner. The collagen fibril is …

The majority of collagen in the extracellular matrix is found in a fibrillar form, with long
slender filaments each displaying a characteristic∼ 67 nm D-repeat. Here they provide the …