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Author Gaida, James Edmund

Title Adiposity and its metabolic consequences contribute to Achilles tendinopathy / by James Edmund Gaida
Published [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2009

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Description xx, 470 pages ; 30 cm
Summary Pain in the Achilles tendon commonly affects active individuals but is also seen in sedentary people. This thesis shows that the accumulation of excess body fat, abnormal blood lipids and glucose metabolism were associated with Achilles tendinopathy. Targeting these lifestyle factors may improve treatment outcomes for tendon injury
Notes Degree conferred 2010
Submitted to the School of School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences of the Faculty of Health, Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences, Deakin University
Thesis (Ph.D.)--Deakin University, Victoria, 2009
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 383-470)
Subject Achilles tendon -- Wounds and injuries -- Treatment.
Achilles tendon -- Wounds and injuries.
Obesity -- Complications.
Genre/Form Academic theses.
Author Deakin University. Faculty of Health, Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences
Deakin University. School of School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences