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Adiposity and tendinopathy.

J E Gaida1, J L Cook, S L Bass

  • 1Deakin University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Disability and Rehabilitation
|July 9, 2008
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Central adiposity (excess body fat around the waist) may be a significant intrinsic risk factor for tendon injuries (tendinopathy). Further research is needed to understand this link and potential underlying mechanisms.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Biomedical Science

Background:

  • Tendon injuries (tendinopathy) are common in active and inactive individuals, with unknown causes.
  • Extrinsic factors like load influence tendinopathy prevalence.
  • Intrinsic factors including genetics, biomechanics, and body composition are increasingly recognized as contributors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the association between tendinopathy and body composition, particularly central adiposity.
  • To evaluate the strength of evidence supporting this association.
  • To explore potential biological mechanisms linking adiposity and tendon pathology.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies investigating tendinopathy and body composition.
  • Analysis of existing research to assess the strength of the association.

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  • Discussion of potential mechanisms underlying the observed relationship.

    • Main Results:

    • A notable association exists between tendon health and adiposity, with central adiposity being particularly relevant.
    • The current evidence suggests this association warrants further in-depth investigation.

    Conclusions:

    • Adiposity, especially central adiposity, may interact with tendon pathology.
    • Adiposity could be a critical intrinsic risk factor for tendinopathy.
    • This risk may be actualized in conjunction with other intrinsic (e.g., diabetes) and extrinsic (e.g., mechanical load) factors.