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Original Research

Published on 24 Sep 2026

Association between in-hospital nursing workload and early functional recovery after unilateral arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a retrospective cohort study

in Skeletal Physiology

Jiajie Yan
Lan Li
Yali Xu
Cuiwen Zhang
Qiang Teng
Jiamin Zhang
Xiaoxin Zhang
Meili Liu
Xiaofei Zheng
Haobo Zhong

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1862390

647 views

Original Research

Published on 21 Sep 2026

Spatially resolved longitudinal changes in tibial subchondral trabecular bone texture for exploratory prediction of incident knee osteoarthritis

in Skeletal Physiology

Ahmad Almhdie-Imjabbar
Hechmi Toumi
Eric Lespessailles

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1904598

543 views

Original Research

Published on 21 Sep 2026

Pannexin 3-mediated adenosine triphosphate release from pre-osteoblasts promotes osteoblast differentiation through P2X4 receptor activation

in Skeletal Physiology

Hiroaki Kito
Ayano Niwa
Takusei Ryu
Yohei Yamaguchi
Junko Kajikuri
Susumu Ohya

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1880201

541 views

Review

Published on 11 Sep 2026

Effects of high-fat diet-induced obesity on circulating bone turnover markers in mice: a meta-analysis

in Skeletal Physiology

Jie Ma
Binglin Chen
Bo Gao
Linyuan Zhang
Yuxiang Du

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1875466

635 views

Original Research

Published on 09 Sep 2026

Associations among resilience, post-traumatic growth, and quality of life in older adults hospitalized with hip fracture: a cross-sectional mediation analysis

in Skeletal Physiology

Yongning Dong
Jie Peng
Weilin Zhou
Ying Wang
Jiaqing Lu
Yanyun Tan

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1938367

634 views

Review

Published on 25 Aug 2026

Exercise-responsive crosstalk within local muscle-bone units in osteosarcopenia: from mechanotransduction to secretome signalling

in Skeletal Physiology

Zehao Guan
Xinyu Fu
Pai Zhang
Zongjian Luo
Hailong Wu
Qi Liu
Yitong Xu

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1923562

1,764 views

Systematic Review

Published on 10 Aug 2026

Association between imbalanced lower extremity muscle quality and the development of knee osteoarthritis: a Systematic Review and meta-analysis

in Skeletal Physiology

Zhi Liang
Guozhi Yang
Jiawen Zhang
Biao Tan
Yawei Dong
Yan Yan

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1886678

1,054 views

Original Research

Published on 09 Jul 2026

Ultrasound-based evaluation of plantar fascia and heel fat pad thickness in patients with type 2 diabetes: an observational cross-sectional study

in Skeletal Physiology

Jorge Posada-Ordax
Marta Elena Losa-Iglesias
Eduardo Pérez-Boal
Roi Painceira-Villar
Bibiana Trevissón-Redondo
Josep Farradellas-Guitart
Antonio Javier Casanova-Malpica
Francisco Javier Ruiz-Sánchez
Daniel López-López
Klark Ricardo Becerro de Bengoa-Losa

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1835845

1,377 views

Original Research

Published on 06 Jul 2026

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation improves tendon-bone healing in a rat model of rotator cuff tear: a comparative study with traditional electroacupuncture and infrared therapy

in Skeletal Physiology

Zhiru Liang
Weihong Chen
Jingyun Kang
Bo Tang
Lei Huang
Peng Liu

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1879897

1,559 views

Original Research

Published on 18 Jun 2026

A pilot longitudinal spectral CT study of fructose-related bone microstructure in rats: exploring technical advantages

in Skeletal Physiology

Xue Lv
Yuqin Hong
Qiao Liu
Na Yu

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1857528

1,183 views

Review

Published on 10 Jun 2026

Obesity is associated with suppressed bone turnover: a systematic review and meta-analysis

in Skeletal Physiology

Haiqi Lin
Xiaohua Liu
Binglin Chen
Chengyi Liu

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1793838

1,707 views
1 citation

Review

Published on 29 May 2026

The lactate shuttle in ageing: a metabolic bridge between muscle fatigue and brain resilience

in Skeletal Physiology

Yu Zhang
Wenyi Yang
Chunlan Tian

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1823430

3,931 views
2 citations

Original Research

Published on 15 May 2026

Relationship between idiopathic scoliosis and body composition -a case-control study

in Skeletal Physiology

Andrzej Siwiec
Małgorzata Domagalska-Szopa
Jan Siwiec
Agata Dobrowolska
Andrzej Szopa

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1834442

1,751 views

Original Research

Published on 14 May 2026

Morphological characteristics of lumbar vertebral bodies and regional distribution patterns of bone mineral density: a CT study

in Skeletal Physiology

Xiaoteng Li
Fengzi Lv
Xin Tang
Peng Jia
Yang Gao

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1820186

2,532 views

Original Research

Published on 13 May 2026

“Age is associated with Achilles tendon thickness in older adults: an ultrasound case–control study with intra-observer reliability”

in Skeletal Physiology

Jorge Posada-Ordax
Marta Elena Losa-Iglesias
Ricardo Becerro de Bengoa-Vallejo
Eduardo Pérez-Boal
Bibiana Trevissón-Redondo
Israel Casado-Hernández
Antonio Javier Casanova-Malpica
Eva María Martínez-Jiménez
Hugo Espigares-Martínez
Francisco Javier Ruiz-Sánchez

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1821673

1,898 views

Original Research

Published on 05 May 2026

Effects of chronic sleep deprivation on the bone mineral density, bone microarchitecture and body weight of mice: exploratory study

in Skeletal Physiology

Weiwei Xiang
Zhen Lv
Xinwen Min
Junhao Zhang
Handong Yang
Jun Chen
Jishun Chen
Dongfeng Li
Hao Xu
Chao Luo

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1795836

2,026 views
1 citation

Review

Published on 04 May 2026

Taurine and glutamine supplementation in aging: systemic mechanisms, exercise interactions, and modulation of muscular and neurobiological pathways

in Skeletal Physiology

Zhigang Chen
Zhiwei Niu

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1809107

5,484 views

Review

Published on 23 Apr 2026

Biological properties of α-actinin-2 and its role and mechanisms in disease development

in Skeletal Physiology

Juan Meng
Shu-qiong Xu
Qi Deng
Ling-ling Jiang
Dan-Ping Huang
Qing-song Wang
Yong-Kang Wu

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1794324

3,445 views
1 citation

Review

Published on 17 Apr 2026

Innovations in skeletal muscle regeneration: from physiology to bioengineering approaches for repair and restoration

in Skeletal Physiology

Kamal Awad
Julia Aguirre
Misturat Adegbite
Akhilla Sajeev Kumar
Ahmed S. Yacoub
Mingxin Xia
Marco Brotto

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1789642

4,802 views
1 citation

Systematic Review

Published on 15 Apr 2026

Mapping the effects of exercise on cognition and physical function: a scoping review of rodent studies

in Skeletal Physiology

Muhammad Hafiz Zuhdi Fairof
Norwahidah Abdul Karim
Theng Choon Ooi
Leong Chen Lew
Arimi Fitri Mat Ludin
Nor Fadilah Rajab

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1769763

2,148 views

Review

Published on 10 Apr 2026

Exosomes in osteoporosis: regulatory mechanisms and clinical applications

in Skeletal Physiology

Qi Shuai
Jun Tian
Wenlong Yang
Santing Huang

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1792752

2,784 views
2 citations

Original Research

Published on 24 Mar 2026

A novel circulating osteoimmunological signature for diagnosis: integrating CXCL2, FYN, galectin-3, and STING in postmenopausal osteoporosis

in Skeletal Physiology

Shuang Ma
Qi Yao
Xiaoxue Bao
Yukun Li

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1791427

1,931 views
1 citation

Correction

Published on 23 Mar 2026

Correction: Triple-gene deletion for osteocalcin significantly impairs the alignment of hydroxyapatite crystals and collagen in mice

in Skeletal Physiology

Zihan Xu
Chao Yang
Feng Wu
Xiaowen Tan
Yaxiu Guo
Hongyu Zhang
Hailong Wang
Xiukun Sui
Zi Xu
Minbo Zhao

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1816216

1,443 views

Original Research

Published on 16 Mar 2026

Effect of distraction length on the morphology of knee cartilage in a rat model of femoral distraction osteogenesis

in Skeletal Physiology

Caifeng Wu
Yuanxin Chen
Yanshi Liu
Lian Tang
Xiaoheng Ding
Aihemaitijiang Yusufu
Kai Liu

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1779440

2,225 views

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Association between in-hospital nursing workload and early functional recovery after unilateral arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a retrospective cohort study

Spatially resolved longitudinal changes in tibial subchondral trabecular bone texture for exploratory prediction of incident knee osteoarthritis

Pannexin 3-mediated adenosine triphosphate release from pre-osteoblasts promotes osteoblast differentiation through P2X4 receptor activation

Effects of high-fat diet-induced obesity on circulating bone turnover markers in mice: a meta-analysis

Associations among resilience, post-traumatic growth, and quality of life in older adults hospitalized with hip fracture: a cross-sectional mediation analysis

Exercise-responsive crosstalk within local muscle-bone units in osteosarcopenia: from mechanotransduction to secretome signalling

Association between imbalanced lower extremity muscle quality and the development of knee osteoarthritis: a Systematic Review and meta-analysis

Ultrasound-based evaluation of plantar fascia and heel fat pad thickness in patients with type 2 diabetes: an observational cross-sectional study

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation improves tendon-bone healing in a rat model of rotator cuff tear: a comparative study with traditional electroacupuncture and infrared therapy

A pilot longitudinal spectral CT study of fructose-related bone microstructure in rats: exploring technical advantages

Obesity is associated with suppressed bone turnover: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The lactate shuttle in ageing: a metabolic bridge between muscle fatigue and brain resilience

Relationship between idiopathic scoliosis and body composition -a case-control study

Morphological characteristics of lumbar vertebral bodies and regional distribution patterns of bone mineral density: a CT study

“Age is associated with Achilles tendon thickness in older adults: an ultrasound case–control study with intra-observer reliability”

Effects of chronic sleep deprivation on the bone mineral density, bone microarchitecture and body weight of mice: exploratory study

Taurine and glutamine supplementation in aging: systemic mechanisms, exercise interactions, and modulation of muscular and neurobiological pathways

Biological properties of α-actinin-2 and its role and mechanisms in disease development

Innovations in skeletal muscle regeneration: from physiology to bioengineering approaches for repair and restoration

Mapping the effects of exercise on cognition and physical function: a scoping review of rodent studies

Exosomes in osteoporosis: regulatory mechanisms and clinical applications

A novel circulating osteoimmunological signature for diagnosis: integrating CXCL2, FYN, galectin-3, and STING in postmenopausal osteoporosis

Correction: Triple-gene deletion for osteocalcin significantly impairs the alignment of hydroxyapatite crystals and collagen in mice

Effect of distraction length on the morphology of knee cartilage in a rat model of femoral distraction osteogenesis