Services / Tendon conditions
CONDITIONS WE TREAT
Tendon conditions
Persistent tendon pain that builds gradually and flares with load.
WHAT IS IT?
Understanding tendon conditions
A tendon condition, often called tendinopathy, occurs when a tendon is repeatedly loaded beyond its current capacity to adapt, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced function.
Rather than a single tear or acute injury, it typically develops gradually and is closely linked to how a tendon has been loaded over time. Evidence-informed management focuses on gradually rebuilding the tendon's tolerance to load, rather than rest alone.
WHO IT HELPS
You might recognise this
Pain around a tendon that builds gradually rather than starting with a single injury, often worse first thing in the morning or after a period of rest, and aggravated by the specific movement that loads it. Tendon conditions tend to respond well to a structured, load-based approach rather than rest alone.​
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ALSO RELEVANT
Achilles tendinopathy
hip or gluteal tendinopathy
rotator cuff-related shoulder pain
tennis or golfer's elbow
Hamstring tendinopathy
patellar tendon pain
HOW WE TREAT IT
Our approach
Treatment is individualised and typically combines shockwave therapy with a structured, progressive loading program, since tendons respond well to a graded return to load rather than complete rest.
We assess and manage each case based on the tissue, the aggravating movement, and your goals, adjusting the plan as your capacity improves.
Soft Tissue Therapy
Load Management
MET
Dry Needling
Shockwave Therapy
Exercise Rehabilitation
Strapping & Taping
Manual Therapy
WHAT TO EXPECT
Your first appointment
Your first session includes a thorough assessment of the affected area, your load history, and the movements that aggravate it. We'll explain what's actually happening in the tendon and why rest alone often isn't the answer.
From there, we build a plan that gradually reintroduces load in a way the tendon can tolerate, adjusting pace based on your response.
patellar tendon pain
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