The effects of exercise on the biomechanical and biochemical properties of swine digital flexor tendons.

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  • Author(s): Woo SL; Gomez MA; Amiel D; Ritter MA; Gelberman RH; Akeson WH
  • Source:
    Journal of biomechanical engineering [J Biomech Eng] 1981 Feb; Vol. 103 (1), pp. 51-6.
  • Publication Type:
    Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: American Society Of Mechanical Engineers Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 7909584 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0148-0731 (Print) Linking ISSN: 01480731 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Biomech Eng Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: New York Ny : American Society Of Mechanical Engineers
      Original Publication: [New York] American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
    • Subject Terms:
      Foot* ; Physical Exertion*; Tendons/*physiology; Animals ; Biomechanical Phenomena ; Collagen/analysis ; Organ Size ; Reflex, Stretch ; Running ; Swine ; Tendons/anatomy & histology ; Tendons/metabolism ; Tensile Strength
    • Abstract:
      The digital flexor tendons of the miniature swine were studied after 12 mo of running exercise. Using a newly developed methodology whereby the properties of tendon substance and tendon-bone composite are measured simultaneously, it was found that training augments the strength of the tendon insertion site, but has minimal effect on the tendon substance. Biochemical analyses also showed that the collagen concentration in the tendon substance remains unchanged following exercise. There was also moderate, but not significant, tendon hypertrophy. The present results on flexor tendon differ from those previously obtained for the swine digital extensors [6]. Such difference in response to functional stress may be attributed to the biochemical composition and mechanical properties of these tissues.
    • Grant Information:
      AM 00304 United States AM NIADDK NIH HHS; GM 24900 United States GM NIGMS NIH HHS
    • Accession Number:
      9007-34-5 (Collagen)
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 19810201 Date Completed: 19810915 Latest Revision: 20190606
    • Publication Date:
      20221213
    • Accession Number:
      10.1115/1.3138246
    • Accession Number:
      7253614