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Hang On Tight
Thoughts
If in the last few years you havent discarded a major opinion or acquired a new one, your critical thinking capacity may be broken.
All models are wrong, but some are useful. (George Box)
4 Questions To Answer
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Does eccentric stretching work? Why didnt PRP work better than saline for Achilles tendinopathy? How does ultrasound stimulate bone healing? Does mechanics play a role in healing?
Dreams
Kekule - 1865 theory of resonance of Benzene.
Inspired by day dream.
Literature
Quark - named from Joyces
Finnegans Wake 1963
Architecture
Donald Ingber, M.D., PhD. Tensegrity as cellular feature inspired by Kenneth Snelsons Needle and Buckminster Fuller Cytoskeleton works through tensional regulation Cell shape regulation (via matrix rmness) alters genetic expression and affects stem cell and cancer cell growth
Einstein
As Newton once said, If I have seen further
and Lorentz among others.
Interdisciplinary Convergence
Biological Sciences
Biochemistry Molecular Biology
Engineering Science
Physical Sciences
Donald Ingber: the boundaries between the living and non-living systems are beginning to break down.
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Podiatric Medicine
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Divisions Surgery Biomechanics Wound Care Other areas Barriers intra-disciplinary interdisciplinary
Lower cadence, velocity and length of stride correlated with significantly larger declines in global cognition, memory and executive function.
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gait became "slower and more variable as cognition decline progressed." Cognitively healthy, mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's dementia. Those with Alzheimer's walked slower than those with MCI, who walked slower than those who were cognitively healthy.
Affects 16% of population Meta-analysis - lower BMD Percentage decrease in BMD was 5.9% for the lumbar spine and 6% for the hip 4 of 5 prospective studies on fracture risk concluded that depression was associated with an increase in fracture risk Many patients were taking SSRI drugs Exercise regimen not taken into account
Reduces risk of depression Lowers risk of osteoporosis Seems to lessen risk of hip osteoarthropathy Mechanics - forces, vibration, pulses of exercise and weight bearing impacts cognition and bone formation
Scanning electron micrograph: bone callus of healed complete trabecular fractures in an osteopenic vertebra probably caused by excessive local microdamage. Frost HM. The Microdamage (MDx) Connection. In: Frost HM. The Utah Paradigm of Skeletal Physiology Vol 1. Athens, Greece: ISMNI; 2004;4:208-219. Copyright 2004, ISMNI.
Looking Back
Root Biomechanics Nigg proprioception-vibration new paradigm Sagittal plane biomechanics STJ-axis position
3. Determine the most likely type of abnormal tissue stress which is causing the pathology within the injured anatomical structure (i.e. compression, tension or shearing stress). 4. Design a treatment protocol to reduce the abnormal tissue stresses on the injured structure and reduce the local inammatory response so that more normal gait and weightbearing function can occur.
Tissue Stress
Empirical observations Not an explanation Lets look deeper!
Humors
Bleeding, leeches & poultices Bleeding - is good for hemochromatosis Leeches are good for Dr. Armstrong but nano-worms are on the way Ptolomaic Copernican Galileo - house arrest Giordano Bruno - staked & burned by Cardinal Belarmine Pierre Teillard de Chardin
Cellular mechanics
Mechanobiology Tensegrity Cell surface strain, activation of integrins Newton, Hook,Young Biomechanics Spring theory Pulsed forces Enzyme cascade Receptors (surface)
Physics
It isnt chefs special sauce There is more too it Cellular Mechanics plays a large role
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But which is the stone that supports the bridge? Kublai Khan asks. The bridge is not supported by one stone or another, Marco answers, but by the line of the arch they form. Why do you speak to me of stones? It is only the arch that matters to me. Polo answers: Without stones there is no arch. - Italo Calvino (Invisible Cities, 82)
The cell is the basic unit of organization All cells come from preexisting ones
Virchow and others
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Tensegrity
Buckminster Fuller - named it Kenneth Snelson - made it Donald Ingber - nailed it brought it to a theory of the cell
The Needle
(A) A high magnification view of a Snelson sculpture with sample compression and tension elements labeled to visualize the tensegrity force balance based on local compression and continuous tension.
He la cells Cytoskeleton
HeLa
Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Introduction to Physiology Cell & Molecular Biomechanics: Basic Mechanics Introduction to Continuum, Fluid and Solid Mechanics Continuum & Statistical Mechanics Molecular Biomechanics Cell Biomechanics Tissue and Muscle Biomechanics Computational Biomechanics Mechanosensing and Transduction Musculoskeletal System Immune System Cellular/Subcellular Levels
Polymerizes into laments (crosslinks) Found in all eukaryote cells Interact with microtubules and
intermediate laments Polar - point in one direction First found with myosin in muscles
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Vectors of reaction Field effect of gradients, reactions,movements, forces Interconnectivity and connectivity A place for everything and everything in the right place Directionality of transmembrane proteins Hox genes
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Resilient and adequately strong Multifunctional optic, taste, touch, otic, neuro, mechanical Learn, adapt, self-organize Move, grow, recover from stresses Include self-organizing materials (protein
conformation, microtubules,)
After Ingber, 2011
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ECM
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More dynamic & versatile than previously thought Biomechanical properties range from soft and compliant to stiff and rigid Elasticity & biomechanical properties affect how a cell senses and detects external forces Focal adhesion complex (FAC) (integrins and signaling proteins) act as a mechanosensor links cytoskeleton with the ECM Change in mechanical force alters TGF-! signaling in mouse tendon (Maeda et al., 2011) indicating other signals may also be activated
ECM Components
Collagen & Elastic
Fibers
Glycoproteins Fluid
Cells in ECM
Produce and maintain extracellular matrix Fibroblasts: form bers Migratory: reactionary (immune response)
February 20, 2012 // JCB vol. 196 no. 4 395-406 The Rockefeller University Press, doi: 10.1083/jcb.201102147 2012 Lu et al.
ECM Biomechanics
Major factor in cell fate determination Impact cell differentiation Affect cell and tissue function Matrix stiffening affects cell migration Dynamic and remodels - interacting with cells and
cell functions
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Integrins
Transmembrane Cell attachment to other cells or ECM
(celll-cell / cell-ECM)
Conformational changes
Alter binding affinity Possibly force dependent Enzymes/Proteins linked to cytoskeleton Mechanics plays large
Summary: Integrins
Connect in 2 directions: the ECM to the cytoskeleton and cell membrane to the nucleus Signal both outside-in and from the inside-out Detect forces in their environment Affects the movement of cells Functional changes: conformation and clustering Activate tyrosine kinases
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Cell Mechanics
Challenges the central dogma which is
to researchers and clinicians followed by disease based researchers (biologists, physicians)(DNA-RNA-Protein)
Cell/molecular mechanics is a new concept Young and developing eld Georgia Tech, Emory, MIT, Harvard - Leaders
& Lecturers
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Most endothelial cells orient in direction of uid shear (except heart valve endothelial cells and vascular smooth muscle) Lower cells: dinoagellates (red tide) - produce phospholuminescence to mild uid shear Single cell grouping to form multicellular organisms - cell connectivity (surface receptors) response to shear
transmembrane receptors --> receptor clustering (Butler, 2002, Wang, 2004) and gene expression (Ingber)
Direct mechanical effects on the nuclear membrane, DNA, Stretch-activated ion channels (Gullinsgrud, 2003, 2004) Force-induced changes in the conformation of loadbearing proteins (Schwartz, 2001, Jiang, 2003, Bao, 2002)
Another -ome
Ominomics - spreading widely and not happily (WSJ Aug 15, 2012) One more: The Mechanome (M. Lang, MIT):
The complete state of stress existing from tissues to cells to molecules The biological state that results from the distribution of forces Knowledge of the mechanome requires:
the distribution of force throughout the cell/organ/body the functional interactions between these stresses and the fundamental biological processes
Mechanomics is then the study of how forces are transmitted and the inuence they have on biological function
Bone
Bone
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First recognized ability of tissue to adapt to mechanical stresses Observed trabeculae matched the principal stress lines of bone How does a force become a cascade of biological signals? Wolffs law - old & simplied & narrow but not wrong Mechanotransduction - new & can be generalized
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Dynamic uid ow with higher peak shear stress amplitudes, faster oscillating frequencies, and longer loading durations are optimal for promoting bone formation. Structural adaptation of the bone is mediated by loading-induced interstitial uid ow within the bone microstructure. Osteocytes are the central mechanotransducer and mechanosensor demonstrated that COX-2 mRNA levels are elevated in osteocytes subjected to higher peak shear stress and longer ow durations RANKL/OPG mRNA levels decreased in response to higher peak shear stress amplitudes, faster oscillating frequencies, and longer ow durations.
Biomechanics
Where does what we know t in? Does foot strike and running
mechanics play a role? to bone?
How do orthotics impact the signal What exactly is the signal and how
does the signaling work?
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Good Vibrations
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Just the right amount helps Too much hurts Complex signal Alterations in running cadence, speed, shoe, terrain will alter the input into the musculoskeletal system Standing waves - augmented wave forms As Paul Langer mentioned: Barefoot: more variability in step rate, length. Possibly helpful for certain injuries.
Schematic diagram of how forces applied through the ECM (A) or directly to the cell surface (B) travel to integrinanchored focal adhesions through matrix attachments or cytoskeletal filaments, respectively
Published by AAAS
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Schematic diagram of how forces applied through the ECM or directly to the cell surface travel to integrin-anchored focal adhesions through matrix attachments or cytoskeletal filaments
Look for something that inhibits destruction and enhances formation Then you may nd the MSG of cell making soup.
Mouse study Stimulates osteoblast differentiation Inhibits osteoclast activity (anti-osteoclastogenic) Osteoprotective Contrast with alendronate (only inhibits resorption)
SEM3a:
Osteoporosis
Primary
Type I - Post-menopausal (estrogen-induced)
trabecular bone loss > cortical
Secondary
pharmaceuticals, endocrine disorder, chronic renal disease, immobilization, nutritional, connective tissue disorders
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Decreased protein intake leads to sarcopenia Sarcopenia leads to decreased skeletal loading and decreased IGF-1 Decrease hormones Vitamin deciencies Bone Weakens
Pizeoelectric crystal theory Basset and Becker, Science 1962 Led to implantable electrodes Anode/Cathode - tissue destruction
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Tendon
Attach muscle to bone Remember: It is a musculoskeletal system Relatively avascular, slow metabolism
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Tendon Loading
Transmits the force of contraction to bone High mechanical loads 4 times body weight (2600 N) during walking 8 times body weight (31005330 N) during running and jumping Adaptable
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http://biodidac.bio.uottawa.ca/info/regles.htm
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There was a signicant difference in CSA along the length of the tendon in both runners (P<0.001) and non-runners (P<0.01) (Fig. 2 (36% greater CSA at distal aspect, but not proximal)
6 male runners ~ 80 km/ week (5 years experience) Control: 6 non runners
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10 male runners 10 female runners 10 female non-runners MRI/US examinations (Patellar & Achilles) Men CSA > Women Women trained = untrained
Distal patellar and Achilles tendon CSAs were greater than the proximal part in all three groups
Mechanism of Hypertrophy
Possibly increased cross linking between
collagen molecules or brils
Long term exercise: improves mechanical properties Immobilisation - weakens mechanical structure Applied strain affects synthesis of matrix proteins Set point: Too low or too high = catabolism Just right = stimulation for optimal remodeling
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16 men Plantar exion isometric resistance training Tendon stiffness increases over 2 - 3 month period Adapts to resistance training slowly, but to detraining
rapidly. Less vigorous than Alfredson protocol LOWER VOLUME: Less Pain = More Gain
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Achilles Tendinopathy
Eccentric Stretching (indiscriminately applied) PRP Surgery
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Achilles Tendinopathy
Poultices and Plasters Leeches Bleeding
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all followed at 6, 12, 24 weeks eccentric stretching + saline or PRP no signicant difference between control
and study group
Conclusion: A PRP injection in addition to eccentric exercises did not result in clinical improvement or improved structural reorganization after 1 year in chronic mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy compared with a placebo.
Plane of Progression
Tendinopathy
Achilles Posterior tibial (+ deltoid ligament) Peroneus longus or peroneus brevis Flexor hallucis longus
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FHL Tendinopathy
Causes Dorsiexion exercises for plantar fasciitis Lack of exion stability in shoe Flip-op or open heel shoe
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Synthetic Platelets
Model for improved handling of clot in tendon healing? Who you gonna call? Clot Busters!
delivery Could help in diagnosis of location by scanning Designed to break apart at specic shear level
nanoparticles release tPA - shear force trigger (Ingber, 2012) (Wyss Institute of Harvard)
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Casts
Plaster Polymer resin Cam Walkers / Pneumatic Cast Boot
Plaster
Gypsum (Calcium sulfate) Gives off heat when mixed with water forming a dihydrate: 2CaSO4.!H2O(s) + 3H2O(l)" = 2CaSO4.2H2O(s) Easily decorated Not stable when wet. Not very strong Smells, skin irritation, muscle atrophy, itchy, panic attacks
Allows exercise
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Occlusive Over-inated too often Skin rashes - allergy to materials, bers Nerve damage from compression Affects balance Limb length related problems - back, other joints axis alignment not correct: other pains
Breathable material Feedback system to prevent over-ination Material testing to avoid ber shards. (Breathability improvement less moisture and leaching of materials from lining) Limb length equalizers to be dispensed with boot Find a better way to align with ankle axis Production facility - stability, compliance with standards
Answers to 4 Questions
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Does eccentric stretching work? Why didnt PRP work better than saline for Achilles tendinopathy? How does ultrasound stimulate bone healing? Does mechanics play a role in healing?
After Lecture:
Problem specic planning Conform well or appropriately to the foot Be made over a 3D image or model of the foot Alter the application of forces as determined to be appropriate for the clinical problem. Be based on an examination of both the static and dynamic biomechanics, kinetics and kinematics (as much as is possible.) Take into account the requirements of the individual, sport, environment, and foot wear.
Cell Rules
Mechanotransduction Unit - Cell + ECM Reset cellular activity by alteration of biomechanical forces Impact via
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