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Mechanical forces shape the form and function of biological systems and regulate biological processes across all levels and scales. Musculoskeletal Biomechanics research relies on concepts from the physical and biological sciences to study the function of biological materials and systems for the purpose of better understanding how mechanics drives healthy and pathological biological function. I will present research my team is conducting to understand the mechanisms that influence the performance of muscle-tendon units and gross human movement with specific applications to overuse injuries. I will highlight some of the tools we developed that were necessary to conduct these studies. I will identify opportunities and needs for mathematical models that describe the biological processes associated with the injury and repair of musculoskeletal structures.