Tendon Rehabilitation

Tendon Rehab Pathway

Learn the steps to improve tendon function, manage pain and return to the activities and sports you can't be without. Most patients seek out treatment when an injury stops them enjoying the things they love - that's where we come in.

Your Treatment Plan

All the information gathered during your assessment helps us to plan a route to reach your goals. This multifaceted approach include:

• Treatment to improve biomechanical restrictions

• Improve functional movement patterns

• Build confidence in loading the tendon

• Rebuild strength

• Work with personal trainers or refer for scans when necessary.

Progress

Tracking change is essential. We'll use tests and your rehab data to track improvement at regular intervals to make sure we're on the right path. This helps us:

• Progress the rehabilitation at the right pace

• Modify treatment and exercise plans where necessary

• Guide the timeframe for returning towards normal activity level.

Ready to start your road to a better health a lasting recovery? Book an appointment now and stop pain from holding you back.

FAQs

What is a tendon?

A tendon connects muscle to bone, helping movement.

Why do tendons get injured?

Tendons can get hurt from sudden stress just most commonly they develop over months to years through overuse during activities.

How is tendon rehab done?

Rehabilitation a combination of initial rest and treatment followed by a program of progressive loading,

Recovery varies due to multiple factors such as level of damage, activity levels and conditioning, general health factors such as diet/weight/medications and conditions.It will often takes several weeks to months.

How long does recovery take?

Can I prevent tendon injuries?

Yes, warming up and cooling down with exercise are advisable and avoiding significant changes to exercise intensity such as deciding to run a 10km with no prior training or moving from a 50kg deadlift to a 100kg deadlift in a short space of it. Taking general health into account is very important too! Tendon injuries are more common in those with poor health, overweight, smoking or excess alcohol consumption and with certain medications.