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Can exercise modulate the maturation of functionally different immature tendons in the horse?

Investigates the relationships between matrix and mechanical properties of equine tendons comparing groups of non vs extensively exercised young animals. While the imposition of high-strain-rate exercise in immature horses failed to augment the development of tendons over and above that induced by normal pasture exercise, it did not induce deleterious changes, supporting an earlier introduction to athletic training in horses. These results impact on training of human athletes at early ages, on tendon and ligament replacement procedures and design of bioengineered substitutes for damaged tendons and ligaments. I made substantial contributions to the studyconception and design.