Hormones play a key role in tendon health, influencing collagen synthesis, stiffness and recovery. Learn why tendinopathy isn’t purely mechanical.

Collagen supplements are everywhere in the running world, often marketed as a fix for stubborn tendon pain. But do they actually help tendinopathy, or are they just another overhyped add-on? This article breaks down what the research really says, where the evidence is promising, and how collagen fits into evidence-based tendon rehab

Tendons don’t adapt to just any load. They adapt to the right strain. This blog breaks down the Berlin Protocol, the mechanobiology behind it, and how personalised tendon loading can improve rehab outcomes while reducing risk.

Why do some tendons fail despite perfect rehab and sensible loading? Emerging research shows diabetes, obesity, and lipid disorders directly affect tendon structure, healing, and load tolerance. Tendinopathy is not just about training load. It is about biology too.