Tendinitis

Tendons are thick fibrous cords that attach muscles to bone. Tendinitis is inflammation or irritation of a tendon as a result of overuse or strain on a joint, often from sporting injuries. The condition causes pain and tenderness just outside a joint.

Tendinitis most commonly affects your shoulders, elbows, wrists, thumbs, knees and heels, which can all be treated with a very safe, effective and proven PRP therapy system at The OrthoBiologics Clinic.

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We treat the following types of tendon injuries:

Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis)
Jumper’s knee (patellar tendinitis)
Runner's heel (Achilles tendinitis)
Swimmer's shoulder (rotator cuff tendinitis)
Plantar fasciitis
Hamstring tendinitis
Adductor tendinitis
Gluteal tendinitis

Symptoms

Causes

Age - your tendons become less flexible as you get older, which makes them easier to injure.

Occupation - tendinitis is more common in people whose jobs involve repetitive motions, awkward positions or frequent overhead reaching

Sports – if you participate in sports that involve repetitive motions, such as running, swimming, tennis or golf, you will be more likely to develop tendinitis,

Treatment

If tendon irritation persists for several weeks or months degenerative changes occur in the tendon further exacerbating the pain. Without proper treatment, tendinitis can increase the risk of the tendon rupturing which, subsequently, may require surgery.

Treatment options for tendinitis include:

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy – this injection therapy has been scientifically proven to significantly reduce pain associated with tendinitis and promote natural healing of soft tissues

Steroid injections – only provide short-term pain relief and long term use can lead to further damaging the mechanical structure of the tendon

Surgery – to remove damaged tissue or repair a ruptured tendon

Make an Enquiry

If you are suffering from any of the symptoms of Tendinitis and would like an expert opinion on how best to manage them, please book an appointment with one of our Specialists who will advise you on how best to treat your condition and restore your active life, naturally.