THE AGING TENDON

Authors
TUITE DJ RENSTROM PAFH OBRIEN M
Citation
Dj. Tuite et al., THE AGING TENDON, Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports, 7(2), 1997, pp. 72-77
Citations number
56
Categorie Soggetti
Sport Sciences
Journal title
Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports → ACNP
ISSN journal
09057188
Volume
7
Issue
2
Year of publication
1997
Pages
72 - 77
Database
ISI
SICI code
0905-7188(1997)7:2<72:TAT>2.0.ZU;2-G
Abstract
After maturation tendons undergo many biochemical, cellular, mechanica l and pathological changes that bring about a general decline in the s tructure 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 ch anges will decide the rate and the success of treatment of a tendon in jury. This review examines these changes and also looks at how we can curtail their progression through exercise and lifestyle modification.