New research indicates collagen may support certain aspects of healthy aging, but its broader health and fitness claims ...

Pain in the shoulder can linger long after a rotator cuff tear heals on paper. Even after surgery, strength may not return.

Peptides are being widely marketed as a “holy grail” for workout recovery and physical performance. But do they work?

“We can mold the muscles, you see,” says Bruce Denton, the wizened 1970s guru in John L. Parker Jr.’s Once a Runner. “We can strengthen the mind, temper the spirit, make the heart a goddamn turbine.

Introduction Central one third of patella tendon is used autograft for the ACL reconstruction. Although the clinical result using the patellar autograft is relatively satisfied, the donor site has not ...

Introduction Cruciate ligament ruptures and shoulder dislocations are often caused by trauma, but predisposing intrinsic factors might also influence the risk. Collagen type V is widely distributed in ...

Collagen is found in foods that contain connective tissue, such as animal bones and skin. Fish, roasts, and jello are great ...

In a discovery that seems counterintuitive, a study appearing in the May 21st Journal of Biological Chemistry has found that tendons in high-stress and strain areas, like the Achilles tendon, actually ...

Companies claiming health benefits are adding the protein to nutrition bars, sparkling water, coffee creamer and more.

Portland Trail Blazers’ wing Rodney Hood ruptured his left Achilles tendon Friday night. He will likely miss at least 9-12 months. It happened with 3:30 remaining in the first quarter. Portland Trail ...