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10659256

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:dateCreated
2000-3-2
pubmed:abstractText
The equine superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) functions as an energy store during high-speed gaits reducing the energetic cost of locomotion. To enable the SDFT to function effectively, the appropriate mechanical properties are essential. We tested the hypothesis that the SDFT does not undergo gross hypertrophy in response to high-intensity exercise whereas tendons not involved in energy storage undergo adaptive hypertrophy. Two groups (n = 6) of Thoroughbred fillies were trained at high-intensity on a high-speed equine treadmill for 5 months (short-term study) or 18 months (long-term study). Age-matched groups (n = 6) of horses undertook low-intensity exercise only for the same time period. Throughout the short-term study the SDFT and deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT) were ultrasonograpically scanned at mid-metacarpal level and cross-sectional area (CSA) calculated. At the end of the short-term study (horse age = 2 years) and long-term study (horse age = 3 years) the left SDFT, DDFT, suspensory ligament (SL) and common digital extensor tendon (CDET) were harvested and CSA calculated. Comparison of the DDFT from 2- and 3-year-old horses revealed an age-related increase in CSA which was confirmed by ultrasonographs. Post mortem analysis showed a significant hypertrophy of the CDET with high-intensity training in the short-term study (younger horses). CSA did not differ significantly between training groups for any of the structures following long-term training. These results suggest a structure specific hypertrophic response to the imposed training regime.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jul
pubmed:author
pubmed:volume
30
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
222-6
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-5-18
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1999
pubmed:articleTitle
Treadmill exercise-induced tendon hypertrophy: assessment of tendons with different mechanical functions.
pubmed:affiliation
Royal Veterinary College, University of London, North Mymms, Hatfield, UK.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't