Understanding the impact of Achilles lipid content on tendon mechanical parameters: a cross-sectional study of people with familial hypercholesterolemia and healthy controls
Increased Achilles lipid and water content is associated with increased tendon strain in people with FH and the presence of xanthoma might indicate altered tendon mechanics. This study holds relevance for individuals with hypercholesteremia, as best management practices advocate for physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Authors
- Jennifer M. Jakobi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8613-7275)
- Joanne Callow
- Alex Scott (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0366-8404)
- Charlotte Waugh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3090-046X)
- Kipling Squier (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6293-8270)
- Liam R. Brunham (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3686-3807)
- Michael A. Hunt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8648-1591)
- Wayne Patola
Institutions
- Vancouver Coastal Health (CA)
- University of British Columbia (CA)
- Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (CA)
- University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus (CA)
- Okanagan University College (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Published
- 2025-02-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-025-08430-4
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Tendon Structure and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.72
Funders
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research