Frontiers in Physiology | Skeletal Physiology

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

281 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

430 views

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

620 views

Original Research

Accepted on 01 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

182 views

Review

Accepted on 30 Apr 2026

The Lactate Shuttle in Ageing: A Metabolic Bridge between Muscle Fatigue and Brain Resilience

in Skeletal Physiology

Yu Zhang
Min Li
Chunlan Tian

Frontiers in Physiology

314 views

Original Research

Accepted on 29 Apr 2026

Morphological Characteristics of Lumbar Vertebral Bodies and Regional Distribution Patterns of Bone Mineral Density: A CT Study

in Skeletal Physiology

LI XIAOTENG
Lv Fengzi
Tang Xin
Jia Peng
Gao Yang

Frontiers in Physiology

164 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

622 views

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

811 views

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

601 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

574 views

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

383 views

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

307 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

503 views

Original Research

Published on 16 Feb 2026

The influence of adrenoceptor blocker treatment on fracture healing in osteoporotic and non-osteoporotic bone

in Skeletal Physiology

Sandra Dieterich
Christoph Kölbl
Miriam Eva Angelica Tschaffon-Müller
Oliver Küppers
Dorothea Gebauer
Melanie Rebecca Kuhn
Katarina Teresa Acker
Anita Ignatius
Melanie Haffner-Luntzer

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1726583

727 views

Original Research

Published on 11 Feb 2026

Reliability of DIERS pedogait system for evaluating spatiotemporal gait parameters in knee osteoarthritis and its association with Achilles tendon stiffness asymmetry

in Skeletal Physiology

Xingxing Shen
Jiahao Chen
Jiahao Zhang
Jiaqing Tian
Sirun Cheng
Jichuan Cao
Congcong Li
Xuemeng Xu

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1780014

695 views

Systematic Review

Published on 12 Jan 2026

Meta-analysis of comparative effects of mobile app–based digital rehabilitation versus traditional rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty

in Skeletal Physiology

Liang Ma
Jia-Qiang Liu
Kun Yu
Mei-Yun Tan

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1737373

1,387 views

Original Research

Published on 02 Dec 2025

Comparison of quadriceps femoris properties, surface electromyography parameters and foot posture asymmetries between patients with unilateral and bilateral knee osteoarthritis

in Skeletal Physiology

Xingxing Shen
Jiaqing Tian
Jiahao Chen
Jiahao Zhang
Sirun Cheng
Ruian Xiang
Xuemeng Xu

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1710819

1,597 views
1 citation

Review

Published on 17 Nov 2025

The role of cell death in the physiological and pathological processes of skeletal muscle

in Skeletal Physiology

Hongyi Xu
Zihui Gao
Xinlei Yao
Jiacheng Sun
Bingqian Chen

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1717233

3,921 views
1 citation

Review

Published on 04 Nov 2025

Multiple pathways of the actin-myosin cycle in energy transduction and the release of orthophosphate in muscle

in Skeletal Physiology

Marco Caremani
Irene Pertici
Ilaria Morotti
Pasquale Bianco
Massimo Reconditi
Gabriella Piazzesi
Vincenzo Lombardi
Marco Linari

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1664568

3,192 views

Original Research

Published on 03 Nov 2025

Non-neuronal cholinergic stimulation favors bone mass accrual

in Skeletal Physiology

Faleh Tamimi
Hazem Eimar
Sharifa Alebrahim
Lina Abu-Nada
Garthiga Manickam
Ahmed Ebraheem Al Subaie
Iskandar Tamimi
Monzur Murshed

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1684102

1,912 views

Perspective

Published on 30 Oct 2025

Meeting report: the inaugural muscle biology and cachexia conference at the University of Houston, May 18-20, 2025, Houston, Texas, USA

in Skeletal Physiology

Jingjuan Chen
Marco Brotto
Radbod Darabi
Ashok Kumar

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1711795

1,944 views

Review

Published on 29 Oct 2025

Single-cell sequencing reveals cellular heterogeneity and molecular mechanisms in tendon and enthesis injury repair

in Skeletal Physiology

Tingming Pan
Zhong Dong
Hongjie Zhang
Fengmin Yang
Yating Chen

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1685955

2,772 views
2 citations

Review

Published on 27 Oct 2025

Pathophysiological mechanisms and emerging therapeutic strategies for muscle wasting: an integrative review

in Skeletal Physiology

Jiahao Huang
Tianshan Wen
Huijun Wei
Jiliang Kang
Junyue Lu
Taian Zhou
Youliang Wen
Haoyuan Huang

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1674892

3,347 views
3 citations

Original Research

Published on 01 Oct 2025

Characterization of human skeletal stem cells in closed and open tibia fractures: a single center pilot study

in Skeletal Physiology

Rubén Tresgallo-Parés
David Morales
Shannon Tse
Aziz Saade
Ellen Fitzpatrick
Sean T. Campbell
Gillian L. Soles
Thomas H. Ambrosi
Mark A. Lee
Augustine M. Saiz

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1638064

3,473 views

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“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

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

The Lactate Shuttle in Ageing: A Metabolic Bridge between Muscle Fatigue and Brain Resilience

Morphological Characteristics of Lumbar Vertebral Bodies and Regional Distribution Patterns of Bone Mineral Density: A CT Study

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

The influence of adrenoceptor blocker treatment on fracture healing in osteoporotic and non-osteoporotic bone

Reliability of DIERS pedogait system for evaluating spatiotemporal gait parameters in knee osteoarthritis and its association with Achilles tendon stiffness asymmetry

Meta-analysis of comparative effects of mobile app–based digital rehabilitation versus traditional rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty

Comparison of quadriceps femoris properties, surface electromyography parameters and foot posture asymmetries between patients with unilateral and bilateral knee osteoarthritis

The role of cell death in the physiological and pathological processes of skeletal muscle

Multiple pathways of the actin-myosin cycle in energy transduction and the release of orthophosphate in muscle

Non-neuronal cholinergic stimulation favors bone mass accrual

Meeting report: the inaugural muscle biology and cachexia conference at the University of Houston, May 18-20, 2025, Houston, Texas, USA

Single-cell sequencing reveals cellular heterogeneity and molecular mechanisms in tendon and enthesis injury repair

Pathophysiological mechanisms and emerging therapeutic strategies for muscle wasting: an integrative review

Characterization of human skeletal stem cells in closed and open tibia fractures: a single center pilot study