Tendon Injury Treatment
Tendon pain holding you back? PHYZFIT in Bexley North and Marrickville specialises in evidence based tendon rehabilitation that gets lasting results.
What is Tendon Injury Treatment?
A tendon is the thick fibrous cord connecting muscle to bone. When overloaded through sudden trauma or repetitive stress it can become damaged or degenerated. Tendons have a poor blood supply which means they heal slowly and are prone to becoming chronic if not properly managed. The key is a carefully graded loading program.
Common Symptoms
If you are experiencing any of the following our physios at PHYZFIT can help:
- Pain and stiffness in the tendon area especially in the morning
- Pain that warms up with activity but returns afterwards
- Swelling or thickening around the tendon
- Pain with direct pressure on the tendon
- Reduced strength in the affected limb
- Pain that has been present for weeks or months without full resolution
Common Causes
- Sudden increase in training load or activity
- Repetitive overuse without adequate recovery
- Poor biomechanics placing excessive stress on the tendon
- Inadequate warm up or cool down
- Age related tendon degeneration
- Previous tendon injury that was not fully rehabilitated
How We Treat Tendon Injury Treatment
At PHYZFIT our physiotherapists take a thorough evidence based approach. Every treatment plan is built around your goals, your lifestyle and your body.
Load Management
The foundation of tendon rehab. We carefully progress the load on the tendon to stimulate healing without aggravating it.
Isometric and Isotonic Exercises
Evidence based exercise programs proven to reduce tendon pain and rebuild tendon strength progressively.
Shockwave Therapy
Available at our Bexley North clinic, shockwave therapy is highly effective for chronic tendinopathy.
Biomechanical Assessment
We identify the underlying movement faults placing excess load on the tendon and correct them as part of your rehab.
What to Expect at Your First Appointment
Your physio will conduct a thorough assessment of your injury, pain or concern. We take the time to understand your goals and get to work straight away with treatment and rehabilitation programming.
Book in 60 Seconds
Book online or over the phone. Same day appointments available at Bexley North and Marrickville. No referral needed.
Your Initial Assessment
Your physio conducts a thorough assessment of your injury, pain or concern and works with you to understand your goals.
Your Treatment Plan
You will leave with a clear treatment plan and timeline so you always know what to expect from each session.
Ongoing Support
We monitor your progress and adjust your plan every step of the way to keep you on track toward your goals.
Do not leave this untreated. Many patients tell us they wished they had come in sooner. The longer you wait the harder it can be to treat. Our team at PHYZFIT has appointments available now at Bexley North and Marrickville. Same day bookings are often available. Book in today and let us help you get back to doing what you love.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I rest my tendon completely?
Complete rest is generally not recommended for tendinopathy. Tendons need load to heal. The key is the right kind and amount of load which your physio will guide you through precisely.
How long does tendon rehab take?
Most tendon programs run for 8 to 12 weeks. Progress can feel slow initially but with consistent adherence results are excellent.
Is shockwave therapy right for my tendon?
Shockwave therapy is particularly effective for chronic tendinopathy and is available at our Bexley North clinic.
Can I keep training?
In most cases yes with modifications. We will work with you to keep you active while protecting and rehabilitating the tendon.
Ready to Get Out of Pain?
Same day appointments available at Bexley North and Marrickville. No referral needed. Book in today.
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