Welcome to TRG – the UBC Tendinopathy Research Group!
The UBC Tendinopathy Research Group is committed to improving the lives of people with chronic tendon pain. We pursue clinical and laboratory studies to enhance the understanding of tendon pathology and its treatment. We investigate injury risk factors, develop new or improved therapies, and use innovative techniques to study injury, healing and adaptation.
To find about more about TRG research, publications, recent news or lab members, please explore the tabs on this site. Below, you can also read some of the stories that have been published about our work:
The impact of high cholesterol on tendon health
The negative effects of high cholesterol on the heart are widely known, but a recent study led by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr. Charlotte Waugh, revealed that fat deposits that build up in tendons can impede mobility. Our study, published in the journal PLOS ONE, explored the impact of tendon cholesterol accumulation among people with familial hypercholesterolemia, a common genetic metabolic disorder characterized by high cholesterol. [Read more]
Speeding up the recovery time of a common runners’ injury
British Columbia’s Lower Mainland is a veritable outdoor playground for weekend warriors like 55-year-old runner Sibeal Foyle. However, as the West Vancouver resident discovered, despite being invigorating, routine physical activity can also cause physical pain. Foyle had been experiencing noticeable discomfort in her Achilles tendon on and off for a few years… [Read more]
Physical Therapy – Achilles Tendinopathy Toolkit
Check out this NEW and IMPROVED version of the popular Achilles Tendinopathy Toolkit!
The toolkit, which has accrued over 270,000 page views worldwide, has been updated with the latest evidence, least accessed content deleted, new content added, and an engaging new look and feel! [Read more]