Scientists have identified unique cells within the adult tendon that have stem-cell characteristics -- including the ability to proliferate and self-renew. The research team was able to isolate these ...
The knee meniscus is an important tissue that protects the joint; if the meniscus is damaged-;by sports injury or aging–it often does not heal on its own. There are two surgical methods for treating a ...
4 Department of Surgical and Perioperative Sciences, Sports Medicine Unit, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden Correspondence to Dr Patrik Danielson, Department of Integrative Medical Biology, Anatomy ...
Introduction Tendinopathy is a common and costly diagnosis in workers with Activity-related Soft Tissue Disorder (ASTD), and in recreational and professional athletes. The associated pain results in ...
Kangaroos can hop faster without using more energy. A new study explains how posture and tendons make this possible.
'We’ve always known exercise makes muscles stronger, but our understanding of how exercise affects our tendons is far more recent and still incomplete,' says physio Mark Buckingham. Tendons connect ...