Tendonitis Archives - PhysioWorks!

26NovNovember 26, 2023

Running Pain: A Physiotherapist’s Guide

Article by John Miller When is it OK to Run Through Pain? Understanding Running Pain and Injuries Running Pain Introduction As a physiotherapist, I often encounter runners, both seasoned and occasional, who grapple with the dilemma of running through pain. This article aims to guide you in distinguishing between a minor discomfort and a sign of overuse injury, backed by the latest research and practical advice. Running Pain: Listen to Your Body Running Pain isn't just a discomfort; it's your body's way of signalling potential harm. Pain...

Achilles Tendonitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Adductor Tendinopathy, Hamstring Injury, Heel Injuries, ITB Friction Syndrome, Knee Injuries, Muscle Tears, Patella Tendonitis (Jumpers Knee), Running Injuries, TendonitisRunningLike: 0

Do Tendons Ever Fully Heal?

Article by Zoe Russell Do Tendons Ever Fully Heal? Tendon injury is painful and debilitating, and the injury can exist along a spectrum of pain and dysfunction in a normal tendon, to pain and dysfunction in the presence of structural tendon change (known as partial thickness tears), and even complete tear (known as rupture) of the tendon. One question Physiotherapists often get asked is “do tendons ever fully heal?” Put simply:- Having a ‘healed tendon’ means that you can use the tendon to...

Heel Injuries, Hip Injuries, Knee Injuries, Leg Pain, Shoulder Injuries, TendonitisTendinopathyLike: 0

How do you fix Gluteal Tendinopathy?

Article by Matthew Batch How Do You Fix Gluteal Tendinopathy? The management of gluteal tendinopathy aims to address the factors that led the condition to develop in the first place. Tendinopathy refers to irritation of a tendon that occurs when it is repeatedly placed under loads beyond what it is accustomed to and in a manner that does not allow it to recover and adapt between each bout of loading. This leads the tendon to change its structure to become thicker to tolerate...

Arthritis - Hip, Bursitis - Trochanteric, Hip Injuries, TendonitisLike: 0