Dyslipidemia in achilles tendinopathy is characteristic of insulin resistance

Abstract

Overuse is considered to be a main causative factor for tendinopathies; however, recent reports indicate that tendinopathy is also common among both overweight and inactive individuals. These factors are associated with abdominal obesity, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and insulin resistance. We hypothesized that these features would be associated with tendinopathy. PURPOSE:: To compare lipid profile between participants with Achilles tendinopathy and matched controls. METHODS:: Fasting serum lipids were measured among 60 participants with chronic painful midportion Achilles tendinopathy (54% male) and 60 control subjects matched for gender, age (±10 yr), and body mass index (±2 kg•m). RESULTS:..