Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Properties of a New Mixture of Vitamin C, Collagen Peptides, Resveratrol, and Astaxanthin in Tenocytes: Molecular Basis for Future Applications in Tendinopathies by Monica Marzagalli, Stefania Battaglia, Michela Raimondi, Fabrizio Fontana, Marco Cozzi, Francesca R. Ranieri, Roberto Sacchi, Valeria Curti, Patrizia Limonta

“…Tendinopathy is one of the most frequent musculoskeletal disorders characterized by sustained tissue inflammation and oxidative stress, accompanied by extracellular matrix remodeling. …”
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Neuromuscular and structural tendon adaptations after 6 weeks of either concentric or eccentric exercise in individuals with non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy: protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Deborah Falla, Eduardo Martinez-Valdes, Ignacio Contreras-Hernandez

“…Introduction There is limited evidence on the neural strategies employed by the central nervous system to control muscle force in the presence of non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy (NIAT). Additionally, the neuromuscular mechanisms by which exercise may help to resolve tendon pain remain unclear.Objective This study aims to first establish changes in the gastrocnemius-soleus motor unit firing properties after applying a training protocol of 6 weeks based on either controlled eccentric or concentric contractions in individuals with NIAT. …”
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Effectiveness of Prolotherapy for Chronic Musculoskeletal Conditions by Saurabh Agarwal, Abhishek Nagaich, Nikhil Jain, Arvind Kumar Shah

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Tendon-Derived Stem Cell Differentiation in the Degenerative Tendon Microenvironment by Chang Liu, Jing-wan Luo, Ke-ke Zhang, Long-xiang Lin, Ting Liang, Zong-ping Luo, Yong-qing Zhuang, Yu-long Sun

“…Tendinopathy is prevalent in athletic and many occupational populations; nevertheless, the pathogenesis of tendinopathy remains unclear. …”
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The Influence of Different Modes of Exercise on Healthy and Injured Tendons by Kaiyong Wang, Linlin Zhao

“…Therefore, research on the influence of types of exercise, including acute and long-term training, on the structural and mechanical properties of tendons in athletic and sedentary populations is of critical importance in the design of scientific-based exercise plans and effective tendinopathy treatment. Here, we review recent studies on the relationship between exercise and tendon health and tendinopathy repair to provide a general understanding of how exercise may reshape tendons.…”
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The Basas Spanish Squat: Superimposition of Electrical Stimulation to Optimize Patellar Tendon Strain: A Case Series by Carlos Basas, Naoaki Ito, Karin Grävare Silbernagel, Fernando Reyes-Gil, Ángel Basas

“…The theoretical pathway in which the Basas Spanish Squat with E-stim improves tendinopathy has been speculated to be the additional strain applied through the patellar tendon during superimposition of E-stim. …”
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Stem Cell Applications in Tendon Disorders: A Clinical Perspective by Mark Young

“…Tendons are structural tissues connecting muscle to bone and are prone to tearing and tendinopathy, an overuse or degenerative condition that is characterized by failed healing and cellular depletion. …”
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Injury and Illness in Elite Athletics: A Prospective Cohort Study Over Three Seasons by Shane Kelly, Noel Pollock, George Polglass, Ben Clarsen

“… # Conclusion Hamstring strains, Achilles tendinopathy, and soleus strains are the most common injuries in athletics and have highest burden. …”
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Role of Serum Fibrinogen Levels in Patients with Rotator Cuff Tears by Umile Giuseppe Longo, Stefano Petrillo, Alessandra Berton, Filippo Spiezia, Mattia Loppini, Nicola Maffulli, Vincenzo Denaro

“…Although rotator cuff (RC) tendinopathy is a frequent pathology of the shoulder, the real understanding of its aetiopathogenesis is still unclear. …”
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Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound of the Achilles Tendon by Phil Page, Robert C. Manske, Michael Voight, Chris Wolfe

“…This paper explores the normal sonographic anatomy of the Achilles tendon, common pathological findings---including tendinopathy, tears, insertional disorders, and retrocalcaneal bursitis---and ultrasound techniques to optimize diagnostic accuracy. …”
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The Use of Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound for the Evaluation of the Iliopsoas in the Anterior Hip: A Guide for Rehabilitation Providers by Robert C. Manske, Michael Voight, Chris Wolfe, Phil Page, Beth Bardowski

“…This paper explores the efficacy of MSK-US in the assessment of the iliopsoas muscle and tendon and underscores its utility in diagnosing iliopsoas-related abnormalities such as tendinopathy and bursitis.…”
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Classification Based Treatment of Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) with Integration of the Movement System by Ashley E. Disantis, RobRoy L. Martin

“…Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) refers to pain in the lateral hip and thigh and can encompass multiple diagnoses including external snapping hip (coxa saltans), also known as proximal iliotibial band syndrome, trochanteric bursitis, and gluteus medius (GMed) or gluteus minimus (GMin) tendinopathy or tearing. GTPS presents clinicians with a similar diagnostic challenge as non-specific low back pain with special tests being unable to identify the specific pathoanatomical structure involved and do little to guide the clinician in prescription of treatment interventions. …”
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The Utilization of Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Gluteus Medius Tendon Pathology: A Perspective for Rehabilitation Providers by Robert C. Manske, Chris Wolfe, Phil Page, Michael L. Voight, Elizabeth Bardowski

“…Gluteus medius tendon pathology, encompassing tendinopathy and tears, is a significant source of lateral hip pain and functional impairment. …”
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Neuropathy Caused by Metal Hypersensitivity after Placement of Stainless Steel Plate by Sunyarn Niempoog, Seksan Kukreja

“…There was not any previous report suggesting metal hypersensitivity manifested in the form of neuropathy or tendinopathy from metal plate implantation. Here, we present a case of a 42-year-old female with chronic ulnar wrist pain and unremarkable physical and radiological findings. …”
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Stem Cells and Platelet-Rich Plasma Enhance the Healing Process of Tendinitis in Mice by Rosangela Alquieri Fedato, Júlio César Francisco, Gabriel Sliva, Lúcia de Noronha, Márcia Olandoski, Jose Rocha Faria Neto, Priscila Elias Ferreira, Rossana Baggio Simeoni, Eltyeb Abdelwahid, Katherine Athayde Teixeira de Carvalho, Luiz César Guarita-Souza

“…This study is aimed at evaluating the functional and histological effects of bone marrow stem cell or platelet-rich plasma implantation compared to eccentric training in the treatment of Achilles tendinopathy in rats. Methods. Fourty-one male Wistar rats received collagenase injections into their bilateral Achilles tendons (collagenase-induced tendinopathy model). …”
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Platelet Rich Plasma for Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Case Series and Review of Literature by Humeira Badsha, Ghita Harifi, William D. Murrell

“…Though PRP has shown good efficacy in osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions such as synovitis, epicondylitis, skeletal muscle injuries, and tendinopathy, there is limited experience for the use of PRP in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. …”
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Utilizing Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound for Assessment of the Infraspinatus Muscle and Tendon: Implications for Rehabilitation Professionals by Robert C Manske, Michael Voight, Chris Wolfe, Phil Page

“…It details a systematic approach to the ultrasound examination technique for the infraspinatus, including patient positioning and identification of common pathologies such as tears, tendinopathy, and calcifications. With recent advancements in transducer strength, image resolution, and operator training, ultrasound serves as an excellent alternative imaging modality for diagnosing rotator cuff tears. …”
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Subacromial Impingement Syndrome Caused by a Voluminous Subdeltoid Lipoma by Jean-Christophe Murray, Stéphane Pelet

“…Subacromial impingement syndrome is a clinical diagnosis encompassing a spectrum of possible etiologies, including subacromial bursitis, rotator cuff tendinopathy, and partial- to full-thickness rotator cuff tears. …”
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MRI findings one year post-radio frequency ablation for chronic Achilles tendonosis: A case report by Claudia Radek-Ziffra, DPM, Howard A. Stone, DPM, FACFAS

“…Within several studies, there has been reported TOPAZ radiofrequency ablation as a successful and effective method for the treatment of chronic Achilles tendinopathy similar to its use for plantar fasciitis in the lower extremity. …”
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Effects of forearm rotation on wrist flexor and extensor muscle activities by Kazuhiro Ikeda, Koji Kaneoka, Naoto Matsunaga, Akira Ikumi, Masashi Yamazaki, Yuichi Yoshii

“…Since muscle activation increases traction force at the tendon origin, forearm positions that increase muscle activity may be a biomechanical risk factor for the development of tendinopathy. The present results are consistent with epidemiological and pathological findings on lateral and medial epicondylitis. …”
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