{"id":3905,"date":"2023-05-17T14:10:56","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T20:10:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bsmfoundation.ca\/?p=3905"},"modified":"2023-05-17T14:10:58","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T20:10:58","slug":"rehabilitation-treatment-of-tendinopathy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bsmfoundation.ca\/rehabilitation-treatment-of-tendinopathy\/","title":{"rendered":"Rehabilitation &amp; Treatment of Tendinopathy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Tendinopathy, or inflammation of the tendon, is a common condition that can affect many areas of the body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is commonly seen in the elbow, shoulder, knee, and ankle, but can be present in any tendons. It is commonly caused by overuse and repetitive strain, but can also be caused by sudden trauma or some underlying medical conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Risk of developing tendinopathies increases with age and is most seen in people over the age of 35 [1]. Repetitive overuse in activities such as running, throwing athletes, and manual labour, also increase the risk of developing tendinopathies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-theme-palette-7-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/images\/ency\/fullsize\/19089.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The basics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tendons are the tissues that connects muscles to bones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They consist of a tough band of tissue that allows the force generated by muscles to transmit into bones resulting in movement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.britannica.com\/88\/182388-050-61FA60EC\/organization-tendon-structure.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"228\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Normally this tissue is made of densely packed collagen fibres. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the tendon becomes damaged from repetitive use, these fibres become disorganized, the tendon thickens and is infiltrated with new blood vessels [2]. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rebalancetoronto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/tendinopathy-320x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"221\" height=\"207\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sup>Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/rebalancetoronto.com\/tendinopathy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rebalance Sports Medicine<\/a><\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This altered structure leads to impairment and associated pain. In areas where the tendons pass through narrows spaces (i.e the shoulder) the thickening of the tendon and associated bursa can lead to impingement and further dysfunction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-theme-palette-7-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tendonitis symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms will vary based on where the tendon is located. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/bsmfoundation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2021\/07\/disease-4392169_1280-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"female rubbing injured elbow\" class=\"wp-image-1923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsmfoundation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2021\/07\/disease-4392169_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bsmfoundation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2021\/07\/disease-4392169_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bsmfoundation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2021\/07\/disease-4392169_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bsmfoundation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2021\/07\/disease-4392169_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In general, however, symptoms may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pain with active range of motion of the joint of concern. Often pain occurs after completion of activity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tenderness over the insertion of the tendon. For example, the boney bumps at the sides of the elbow, near the kneecap, top of the shin, or at the back of the heel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many tendinopathies have delayed pain called \u201clatency\u201d. What this means is that often movements are initially only mildly painful. This pain subsides, but then later (ie several hours to a day later), more severe pain develops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tendinopathy may also cause referred pain, muscle spasm, tenderness, or joint stiffness. [3]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-theme-palette-7-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diagnosis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Diagnosis can be made based on the history of the injury and physical exam of the affected areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultrasound imaging is not required to diagnose tendonitis, but it can be used to determine the extent of injury to the tendon, or if there is some uncertainty in the diagnosis after a thorough history and physical exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-theme-palette-7-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treatment options for tendonitis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main goals of treatment are to restore movement of the affected joint without pain and to maintain strength of the surrounding muscles while providing enough time for the tendon to heal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Activity modification and tendon load<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;– Activity modification requires limiting the volume and intensity of activity using the injured tendon for a period of time, to allow for symptoms to improve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Biomechanical modification<\/strong>&nbsp;– The goal of this treatment is to modify any underlying biomechanical issues that may contribute to the development of tendinopathy. This would include ergonomics at work or home, walking and running mechanics or sport-specific movement mechanics modifications. These studies should be undertaken with a trained practitioner (such as a physiotherapist, occupational therapist or kinesiologist).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Heavy-load resistance training<\/strong>&nbsp;– The primary rehabilitation method with the strongest evidence is progressive resistance training using relatively heavy loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several types of resistance exercise. Eccentric exercise occurs when the muscle is loaded while it is lengthening (i.e. slowly lowering the weight during a bicep curl or the downward movement during a squat); concentric exercise is load while the muscle is shortening (i.e. lifting weight in a bicep or standing up during a squat); isometric exercise is the maintenance of muscle force when a muscle held at a constant length (i.e. plank exercises, wall sits).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most evidence comes from exercises that emphasize eccentric movement or a combination of eccentric and concentric movement. There is no evidence showing one type of movement has better outcomes than the other.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/bsmfoundation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2022\/06\/pexels-victor-freitas-949126-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"male weight lifter\" class=\"wp-image-3193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsmfoundation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2022\/06\/pexels-victor-freitas-949126-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bsmfoundation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2022\/06\/pexels-victor-freitas-949126-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bsmfoundation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2022\/06\/pexels-victor-freitas-949126-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bsmfoundation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2022\/06\/pexels-victor-freitas-949126-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bsmfoundation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2022\/06\/pexels-victor-freitas-949126.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Anti-inflammatory medications<\/strong>&nbsp; – Most tendinopathies do not demonstrate significant inflammation in the tendon. However, in the early stages, there may be small amounts of inflammation that contribute to pain. In the longer term, anti-inflammatories may impair healing and remodeling of the tendon. Short courses of anti-inflammatories can be helpful for early injury or painful flares, but should be avoided for long term management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Oral NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen, etc) and&nbsp;acetaminophen may be helpful for short-term (eg, five to seven days) pain relief. Topic anti-inflammatories (e.g. Voltaren, Mulitprofen) have been shown to be effective for short-term pain control [4-7] and may have less side effects than oral medications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Glucocorticoids<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>(Steroid injections)<\/strong> – Evidence for the effectiveness and risk of steroid treatment varies by the route of delivery (injection versus oral) and the site of injury. In chronic patellar, Achilles tendon, and elbow tendinopathies, injections have not been shown to be helpful and may increase the risk of further damage [8,9]. In acute injury at these sites, local glucocorticoid therapy may be useful for treating symptoms. In chronic rotator cuff tendinopathy, injections may have some benefit, but the evidence is not strong [10].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Topical nitroglycerin (glyceryl trinitrate)<\/strong> – Nitroglycerin&nbsp;patches can be placed are placed directly over affected tendons to deliver nitric oxide, which may stimulates collagen synthesis in tendon cells, among its many effects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The evidence for this treatment is mixed, with most studies showing no benefit. However, it may be considered in refractory cases in combination with other rehabilitation strategies as it is relatively low cost and safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These medications should be used by people who have low blood pressure, migraine headaches, rosacea or those taking other medications that contain nitrates. You should discuss these medications with your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shock wave therapy<\/strong>&nbsp;– The evidence for extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) in the treatment of tendonitis is mixed with some studies showing benefit while others show no benefit. Most reviews (which combine studies together) conclude there is limited-to-no benefit versus placebo. However, in cases of chronic tendonitis it can be considered as an adjunct to other physical rehabilitation techniques above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-theme-palette-7-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other treatments with limited evidence or ongoing research<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ice or heat<\/strong> – These may provide relief of symptoms, but have limited evidence in their effectiveness as a treatment. They are inexpensive and safe if use appropriately and may be used in conjunction with other modalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stretching<\/strong> – Despite no definitive studies, many medical professionals routinely include stretching in their programs for the prevention and treatment of tendinopathies. If prescribed, stretching should be performed following activity when muscles are warm. Stretching should be performed on a regular basis (3-5 times per week) for sustained improvement in flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prolotherapy<\/strong> – Prolotherapy involves the injection of a substance, usually dextrose (sugar) and&nbsp;anesthetic into the tendon to stimulate a healing response. There are no large, randomized studies supporting it\u2019s use, but some small trials show modest benefit. [11-12].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sclerotherapy<\/strong> – As discussed above, tendinopathy results in new blood vessel formation in tendons. Sclerotherapy uses a substance injected into the tendon to reduce these new blood vessels. A few small studies have shown some positive results but strong evidence is lacking [13-14].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Autologous blood and <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bsmfoundation.ca\/prp-in-sport-medicine-the-basics\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3665\"><strong>platelet-rich plasma injection<\/strong>&nbsp;(<strong>PRP)<\/strong><\/a> – In these techniques, a patient\u2019s blood is obtained and injected whole or after processing to remove red blood cells (leaving PRP) and injected under ultrasound guidance. As with many of the treatments in this section, there are some small trials supporting its use but no high-quality studies that support it for tendinopathy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Acupuncture<\/strong> – Studies of acupuncture for the treatment of tendinopathy are limited. This technique can be considered as an adjunct to exercise rehabilitation described above. Acupuncture may provide some short-term pain relief but there is no strong evidence it improves long-term outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dry needling<\/strong>&nbsp;– Like acupuncture this technique uses needles inserted through the skin. In dry needling, the practitioner attempts to cause a muscle contraction to reduce muscle spasm and tightness. Studies in the field are varied and results may be dependent on the location of the injury and the specific practitioner. More research is required, but it may be a reasonable adjunct to add if pain and function are not improving with techniques described above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-theme-palette-7-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to consider a surgical opinion for the treatment of tendinopathy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After 6 – 12 months of conservative (non-surgical) management with regular and diligent rehabilitation with adjunctive\/additional techniques described above, it would be reasonable to consider surgical consultation to discuss some of the options available for the treatment of chronic tendinopathy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-theme-palette-7-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-theme-palette-2-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong><em>Remember, rehabilitation for tendinopathy is a gradual process and can take several weeks or even months to see significant improvement. Be patient and committed to your rehabilitation plan, and don’t hesitate to reach out to your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns along the way. With the right treatment and care, you can successfully manage your tendinopathy and return to your normal activities.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-theme-palette-7-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expert Contributor<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/bsmfoundation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2023\/05\/Stephen-Andrews-555x750-1-150x150.png\" alt=\"Dr. Stephen Andrews\" class=\"wp-image-3992\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Dr. Stephen Andrews, MD, PhD, CCFP<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-theme-palette-7-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\">References<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\" start=\"1\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Maffulli N, Wong J, Almekinders LC. 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Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2005; 13:338.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tendinopathy, or inflammation of the tendon, is a common condition that can affect many areas of the body. It is commonly seen in the elbow, shoulder, knee, and ankle, but can be present in any tendons. 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