04 Nov Experiencing Tendon Injury including Tendinopathy or Tendonitis

Been having rehab for your Tendon injury but don’t feel like you are getting any significant important

Did you know that Exercise is the most evidence based treatment for tendon injuries. Tendons need to be progressively loaded so that they can become stronger. This means that a strengthening program using your own body weight or weights while in standing is more likely to help with intendon injury recovery. By loading the tendon optimally it will help remodel and rebuild the injured tendon by producing something called collagen which is vital for optimal tendon health!

However, here at My Favourite Physio, we commonly meet clients who are confused about how much to exercise should they’ve doing to help their Tendon Injury to recover. To keep it short and simple, think of exercise as a drug. Too little will be ineffective, too much will be leading to side effects and the right dosage beneficial. In addition, tendon injuries require a long time frame for it to heal. There is no quick fix.

Furthermore, flair ups are a common part of recovery, if you do not look after the injured tendon well. Here at My Favourite Physio, our Expert Physiotherapists provide treatment to manage episodes of tendinopathy flair ups and pain to help you to continue to rehabilitate your injured tendon and educate you on the correct amount of loading required for optimal recovery of your tendon.

If you have just sustained an tendon injury or if you have been struggling with your rehabilitation of your tendon injury, ring My Favourite Physio on (02) 9790 4233 and speak to one of our Expert Physiotherapists today to find out how we can help you overcome your injury and get you back to active living!