The presence of fibrocartilage, proximal to the attachment, supports the concept of compressive forces affecting tenocyte phenotype and therefore tendon structure.6 In examining the loads on the ...

Cells within tissues are continuously exposed to physical forces, including hydrostatic pressure, shear stress and compression and tension forces. The nature of these forces can change in ...

Feels pain mainly with lifting extra weight or when there is a compressive force on the spine. The COMPRESSOR may have pain ...