May 31, 2021, was a terrific day, right up until the moment I found myself at the bottom of the stairs with two ruptured quadriceps tendons. I’m still not sure how, exactly, I landed in that spot. I ...

A new study by researchers at the University of Galway and the University of Limerick suggests that electrical stimulation might be essential for tendons to maintain their health, offering fresh ...

This article is a transcribed, edited summary of a video Bob and Brad recorded in June of 2024. For the original video, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v ...

Intersection syndrome is inflammation and swelling of tendons in the wrist and back of the forearm. It is a rare form of tendonitis but is more common in people that play sports. Tendons are thick ...

Tendons are the tissues that connect your muscles to your bones throughout your body. When they become inflamed or irritated, you may feel tenderness and pain known as tendonitis, which most ...

A protein called HIF1 may be the missing link behind painful tendon injuries like jumper’s knee and tennis elbow. Researchers showed that high levels of HIF1 actually cause harmful changes that make ...

Tendinosis is where a tendon’s collagen degenerates in response to overuse. Tendonitis, however, is when a tendon becomes inflamed. The umbrella term for these conditions is tendinopathy. Tendinosis ...

A doctor might recommend surgery if you experience significant injury to your Achilles tendon. But experts differ on which technique is best. Regardless of technique, recovery usually takes 3–6 months ...

A study suggests that electrical stimulation might be essential for tendons to maintain their health, offering fresh possibilities in tendon repair and regeneration. A new study by researchers at the ...