Human body is something that never fails to amaze us. So many organ systems that contain different organs and help in carrying out different bodily functions. The more you get to know about it the ...

When it comes to staying connected to your body, it's important to know a bit about the connective tissues that help hold you together. It's easy to confuse tendons and ligaments, but these two ...

Upgrading your tendon’s ability to do this is essential for healthy joints. If you’ve injured a tendon, focus on spending more time strengthening in the lengthening phase of the exercise… Where you’re ...

Tendon and ligament injuries in horses cause both economic and personal hardships for horse owners and industry professionals. A prolonged period of layup and rehabilitation is necessary, but whether ...

Scientists have identified differences in the proteins present in young and old tendons, in new research that could guide the development of treatments to stop tissue breakdown from occurring.

It’s a moment that every athlete fears – when they get the news that they have a career-threatening ligament or tendon tear. And it’s not just the pros. Millions of Americans play tennis, jog, or join ...

Individual variation in the shape and structure of the Achilles tendon may influence our susceptibility to injury later in life. Individual variation in the shape and structure of the Achilles tendon ...

A sprain is an injury to a ligament. A strain is an injury to a muscle. A fracture is an injury to a bone. Why is it important to know the differences? Emily Harold, MD, professor of orthopedics at ...