tendinopathy
TENDINOPATHY
Treatment Guideline Chart

Tendinopathy is a clinical syndrome characterized by tendon thickening and localized tendon pain, swelling or impaired performance.
It usually is a temporary condition if treated early but may also be recurrent or chronic.
Principles of therapy include: ddentification & elimination of the cause of tendinopathy, behavior modification to minimize or eliminate sources of continuing irritation, specialist referral for appropriate follow up care and to reduce pain & to return function

 

Tendinopathy Patient Education

Patient Education

  • Educate the patient that tendinopathies are chronic injuries that often require months for complete healing
  • Patience & careful adherence to an active rehabilitation program, that requires heavy load exercise implemented in a progressive manner, are important for a successful treatment
    • Patients should not be discouraged by ongoing symptoms, which usually worsens during the initial stages of exercise therapy
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