How We Expertly Manage Your Painful Tendinopathy
Specialist physiotherapy plays a crucial role in managing and rehabilitating tendinopathy, helping to reduce pain, restore function, and prevent recurrence. Our specialist physiotherapists use a targeted, evidence-based approach to address the underlying causes and guide you through a structured recovery plan. Here are the key steps we use to get you back to function:
1. Accurate Diagnosis & Assessment
- A thorough clinical assessment to identify the type and stage of tendinopathy.Â
- Movement analysis to pinpoint biomechanical issues or muscle imbalances that may be contributing to the condition.Â
- If needed, we can refer for imaging (e.g., ultrasound, MRI) to confirm the diagnosis and help aid management options.Â
 2. Load Management & Activity ModificationÂ
- One of the key factors in recovery is adjusting load on the tendon—not doing too much or too little- getting the balance just right!Â
- We guide you on how to modify activities to avoid aggravating the tendon while keeping you as active as possible.Â
 3. Strengthening & Rehabilitation Exercises
- Progressive loading exercises are essential to improve tendon strength and resilience.Â
- We use eccentric, isometric, and concentric exercises, depending on the stage of your tendinopathy.Â
- Exercises are individually tailored to your specific needs and gradually progressed as you can tolerate.
4. Hands-On Treatment & Pain Relief Strategies
- Manual therapy and soft tissue techniques to relieve surrounding muscle tension and improve mobility.Â
- Dry Needling therapy to target trigger points, helping with pain relief and muscle relaxation
. - Taping, bracing, or orthotic recommendations to provide additional support.Â
5. Biomechanical & Postural Correction
- We assess gait, posture, and movement patterns to identify contributing factors.Â
- Advice on footwear, running technique, and workplace ergonomics to prevent re-injury.Â
6. Education & Long-Term Prevention
- Understanding how tendinopathy develops and what you can do to manage it is key.Â
- We provide strategies to prevent flare-ups, including warm-up routines, tendon-friendly training programs, load management strategies and self-management techniques
7. Injection Therapy
-Injection therapy can be a useful option for managing tendinopathy, particularly when symptoms are persistent and not responding to standard rehabilitation. We will discuss this as an option if we feel it will benefit your progress.
-While injection therapy can be beneficial in reducing pain and promoting healing, it is most effective when combined with a structured rehabilitation program that includes strength training and load management.
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Take Control of Your Recovery
Tendinopathy doesn’t have to control your life. With the right rehabilitation plan, expert guidance, and progressive exercise, we can help you recover fully and build stronger, healthier tendons.Â
At Solent Specialist Physiotherapy, our team of experts ensures you receive the best treatment for your specific condition, getting you back to pain-free movement as quickly as possible. Let us help you get back to doing what you love!
