Obesity as a Risk Factor for Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review

Purpose. In the last few years, evidence has emerged to support the possible association between increased BMI and susceptibility to some musculoskeletal diseases. We systematically review the literature to clarify whether obesity is a risk factor for the onset of tendinopathy. Methods. We searched...

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Main Authors: Francesco Franceschi, Rocco Papalia, Michele Paciotti, Edoardo Franceschetti, Alberto Di Martino, Nicola Maffulli, Vincenzo Denaro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:International Journal of Endocrinology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/670262