Scientists Discover Trigger of Achilles Pain, Tennis Elbow, and Jumper’s Knee

Scientists have uncovered a molecular trigger behind common overuse tendon injuries, revealing that HIF1 directly drives disease progression. Painful problems such as Achilles tendon pain, tennis elbow, swimmer’s shoulder, and jumper’s knee affect both young athletes and older adults. Despite their different names and locations, these injuries share a common cause: repeated strain on tendons […]Health,ETH Zurich,Molecular Biology,Orthopedic Research,Sports Medicine#Scientists #Discover #Trigger #Achilles #Pain #Tennis #Elbow #Jumpers #Knee1769018723