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Reports  ›  Genetic  ›  Endurance  ›  Musculoskeletal soft tissue injury risk (COL5A1)

Musculoskeletal soft tissue injury risk (COL5A1)

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1 Your result
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Your gene variants are linked to a slightly higher risk of soft tissue injury.

Do your genes make you more prone to sports injuries?

An estimated 100 million people worldwide experience an exercise-related soft tissue injury each year. Training volume is one obvious risk factor — elite athletes, for example, have a 5× higher rate of Achilles tendinopathy. But did you know your genetics also play a significant role?

In this trait we look at variants of your COL5A1 gene, widely linked to the risk of musculoskeletal soft tissue injuries — ligament tears, tendon rupture and Achilles tendinopathy.

2 How you compare
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3 The science, explained
Collagen is a structural protein that is a key component of musculoskeletal soft tissue, including tendons and ligaments.
Changes in the composition of collagen fibres (fibrils) can make tendons and ligaments more susceptible to exercise-related injuries, such as Achilles tendinopathy, tennis elbow and ACL tears.
An increase in the proportion of Type V collagen in fibrils may make tendons and ligaments more vulnerable to degeneration and tearing.

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Include at least 2 days of strength training each week

Strength training helps maintain healthy tendons and ligaments — especially important for reducing injury risk if you do lots of cardiovascular exercise.

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Add plyometrics like box jumps & lateral hops

Plyometric training has been shown to reduce injuries through neuromuscular adaptation. Getting your landing mechanics right is key.

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