Tendinitis Physiotherapy in Indirapuram

A note on the word

Tendinitis implies inflammation. In tendons that have been painful for more than a few weeks, the tissue usually shows disorganised structure more than inflammation. That's why the term tendinopathy is used by many clinicians. The practical point is that anti-inflammatory medicines and rest reduce pain temporarily without restoring tendon capacity.

Why tendons get painful

Tendons adapt to load, but slowly. When load rises faster than the tendon can adapt, as with a new sport, a training spike, a change in work tasks or weight gain, pain follows. Tendons also struggle when load drops too much. Both extremes can be a problem.

Some medications (like certain antibiotics), diabetes and high cholesterol can make tendons more vulnerable.

Treatment principles

Load management keeps activity at a level the tendon tolerates. Progressive loading builds capacity, often starting with isometrics, then slow heavy strength work, then faster and sport-specific movements. Recovery is measured over months.

Supportive treatments like shockwave, ultrasound, laser and taping can help in some tendons. They work best combined with loading. Steroid injections may relieve pain short term but can weaken some tendons, so they're used cautiously.

Exercises often used for Tendinitis

These are exercises our physiotherapists commonly include. Which ones suit you, how many and in what order depends on your assessment and stage of recovery.

All muscle strengthening exercises

Frequently asked questions