Tendinopathy (previously called tendinitis or tendonitis) is when a tendon has become inflamed or irritated. A tendon is the strong connective tissue that connects the muscle to bone. Tendons play an important role in energy storage, through their tensile or ‘spring’ like properties. A tendinopathy is a degenerative condition of the tendon, that results in abnormal tissue repair. Our tendinopathy treatment Cairns can help.
Multiple factors can contribute to or cause tendinopathy. This can include, but is not limited to, poor biomechanics, muscle weakness, poor training patterns, an abusive exercise program (overload and overuse). All of these can lead to a weakening of the tendon structure and the onset of tendinopathy, or a tendon tear. If this happens you will experience pain, reduced function and decreased exercise tolerance.
Your Cairns tendinopathy treatment begins with a thorough physical assessment. We’ll work with you to examine all of the potential causes of your tendinopathy, and develop an effective treatment plan, designed to get you back to doing what you love doing, faster. Note: In many cases, evidence points to non-operative management as delivering the same, if not greater outcomes, than surgery.
