Scientists discover hidden trigger behind achilles pain and tennis elbow
Science Daily
February 13, 2026
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, turning the protein off protected tendons — even under heavy strain.
Verticals
scienceresearch
Originally published on Science Daily on 2/13/2026