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Connective tissue changes in immobilised muscle.

P E Williams, G Goldspink

    Journal of Anatomy
    |March 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Muscle immobilization in a shortened position increases connective tissue, particularly collagen, in the perimysium. These changes in connective tissue quantity and arrangement contribute to reduced muscle compliance and increased stiffness.

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    Area of Science:

    • Muscle physiology
    • Connective tissue biology
    • Biomechanical adaptations

    Background:

    • Muscle immobilization in a shortened position leads to reduced muscle fiber length and compliance.
    • The intramuscular connective tissue network plays a role in passive force distribution during muscle stretching.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the amount and distribution of connective tissue in immobilized muscles.
    • To understand the contribution of connective tissue changes to reduced muscle compliance.

    Main Methods:

    • Biochemical analysis of hydroxyproline content to quantify collagen.
    • Histological analysis using Sirius Red staining to examine connective tissue distribution.
    • Ultrastructural analysis of perimysium to assess collagen fiber orientation.

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    Main Results:

    • Immobilization increased the collagen to muscle fiber tissue ratio early on, independent of sarcomere loss.
    • Initial connective tissue increase was primarily in the perimysium, with later endomysial thickening.
    • Collagen fibers in immobilized muscle adopted a more acute angle relative to muscle fibers, impacting compliance.

    Conclusions:

    • Immobilization induces both quantitative and qualitative changes in muscle connective tissue.
    • These connective tissue alterations contribute significantly to the increased stiffness observed in immobilized muscles.