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How to Head Off Tendon Trouble
Researchers at major institutions develop 3D microtendons and restorative gels to enhance tendon regeneration, aiming to reduce long-term mobility loss in patients, NIH advises prevention.
- SUNDAY, Dec. 14, 2025, HealthDay News reports that tendon injuries often fail to heal properly and experts advise patients to seek treatment promptly to protect mobility.
- Tendon structure explains why humans are vulnerable to damage from overuse, unlike zebrafish, which can regenerate tendons throughout their lives, says bioengineering researcher Nelly Andarawis-Puri.
- Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School grow 3D microtendons from patient cells to produce samples and test an injectable restorative gel in animal models.
- Clinical guidance includes pain relievers, ice, rest, and sometimes physical therapy, while the NIH advises warming up, gradual increases, frequent breaks, stopping if painful, and using padding or gloves.
- Researchers including Nelly Andarawis-Puri say correctly timed movement triggers tendon repair, while animal research suggests waiting two weeks before exercising; experts warn tendon degeneration can occur silently during this period.
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How to Head Off Tendon Trouble
SUNDAY, Dec. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Injure a tendon and you might not notice right away, but beware: These injuries often fail to heal properly, putting everyday activities at risk.
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