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Is adiposity an under-recognized risk factor for tendinopathy? A systematic review

  1. James E. Gaida1,*,
  2. Maureen C. Ashe2,
  3. Shona L. Bass1,
  4. Jill L. Cook1

Article first published online: 28 MAY 2009

DOI: 10.1002/art.24518

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Arthritis Care & Research

Arthritis Care & Research

Volume 61, Issue 6, pages 840–849, 15 June 2009

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Gaida, J. E., Ashe, M. C., Bass, S. L. and Cook, J. L. (2009), Is adiposity an under-recognized risk factor for tendinopathy? A systematic review. Arthritis & Rheumatism, 61: 840–849. doi: 10.1002/art.24518

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  1. 1

    School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  2. 2

    School of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

*Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Melbourne, Victoria, 3125, Australia

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  1. Issue published online: 28 MAY 2009
  2. Article first published online: 28 MAY 2009
  3. Manuscript Accepted: 17 FEB 2009
  4. Manuscript Received: 2 JUL 2008

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