The aging tendon

After maturation tendons undergo many biochemical, cellular, mechanical and pathological changes that bring about a general decline in the structure and function of the tendon. This decline in the aging tendon is characterized by a reduced ability to adapt to environmental stress and loss of tissue...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports 1997-04, Vol.7 (2), p.72-77
Hauptverfasser:	Tuite, D. J., Renström, P. A. F. H., O'Brien, M.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	aging Aging - physiology Biomechanical Phenomena Cellular Senescence - physiology collagen Collagen - physiology Elastin - physiology Exercise - physiology Extracellular Matrix - physiology Homeostasis - physiology Humans Life Style tendon Tendons - pathology Tendons - physiology
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Zusammenfassung:	After maturation tendons undergo many biochemical, cellular, mechanical and pathological changes that bring about a general decline in the structure and function of the tendon. This decline in the aging tendon is characterized by a reduced ability to adapt to environmental stress and loss of tissue homeostasis. The tendon's adaptability to these changes will decide the rate and the success of treatment of a tendon injury. This review examines these changes and also looks at how we can curtail their progression through exercise and lifestyle modification.
ISSN:	0905-7188 1600-0838
DOI:	10.1111/j.1600-0838.1997.tb00122.x