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Science · ScienceDailyThu, 12 Feb 2026 23:29:13 EST

Scientists discover hidden trigger behind achilles pain and tennis elbow

A protein called HIF1 may be the missing link behind painful tendon injuries like jumper’s knee and tennis elbow. Researchers showed that high levels of HIF1 actually cause harmful changes that make tendons brittle and prone to pain. In experiments,