Why it is important that tendons do not stretch?

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Shawn Lehner · Answer 1 · 2021-03-27T00:43:59+0000

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Ligaments and tendons (since they have less elastic tissue) are not intended to stretched very much at all. Overstretching them may weaken the joint's integrity and cause destabilization (which increases the risk of injury).

Why it is important that tendons do not stretch?

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