2022
The Enthesopathy of XLH Is a Mechanical Adaptation to Osteomalacia: Biomechanical Evidence from Hyp Mice
Macica CM, Luo J, Tommasini SM. The Enthesopathy of XLH Is a Mechanical Adaptation to Osteomalacia: Biomechanical Evidence from Hyp Mice. Calcified Tissue International 2022, 111: 313-322. PMID: 35618776, DOI: 10.1007/s00223-022-00989-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUltimate strengthLoading conditionsMaximum strainNormal loading conditionsTensile testsMechanical propertiesTensile stiffnessWT miceHyp miceMechanical loadingMechanical stressBiomechanical testingSoft boneStiffnessBone matrixAlkaline phosphataseMajor comorbiditiesAchilles insertionClinical picturePhysical functionMechanical adaptationHyperplastic expansionMurine modelTriceps suraeStrength
2021
Creation of an Evidence-Based Physical Therapy Program for Adults with XLH: Translational Application of an Interprofessional Clinical Study
Kanamalla K, Fuchs R, Herzog C, Steigbigel K, Macica C. Creation of an Evidence-Based Physical Therapy Program for Adults with XLH: Translational Application of an Interprofessional Clinical Study. Journal Of The Endocrine Society 2021, 5: a260-a260. PMCID: PMC8089516, DOI: 10.1210/jendso/bvab048.528.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLower Extremity Functional ScaleBerg Balance ScaleBalance ScaleActivities-specific Balance Confidence ScaleLifelong metabolic diseasePT programBalance Confidence ScaleIntestinal phosphate absorptionPhysical therapy programMusculoskeletal comorbiditiesStandard therapyClinical pictureBalance exercisesDegenerative arthritisActive ROMLower extremitiesClinical studiesFunctional scalesDaily livingFunctional capacityFunctional abilityFunctional comorbiditiesTrunk swayAdult disordersMetabolic diseases