Physiotherapy for Tendonitis in Colchester, Essex 

 

Tendon reactivity is the most common cause of tendon pain and usually occurs when there is a significant change in tendon loading from a sudden increase of activity or resumption of normal activity after a significant period of rest. Reactive tendon pain is not usually associated with structural damage to the tendon, however, increased fluid, protein and tenocytes (cells that maintain tendon tissue) can be observed histologically. 

 

Tendon degeneration occurs when small fibres (which make up tendon tissue) become disorganised causing a reduction in tendon strength and reducing the tendons capacity to load. 

Acute tendon injury occurs when a sudden force damages the tendon tissue. 

 

Tendon reactivity and degeneration can be treated by initially reducing the load on the tendon so that activity can be done with minimal discomfort. Once a comfortable zone of activity has been identified then the tendons tolerance to activity can be gradually increased over time until the required level of activity has been met. 

We can also offer options in calcific tendonitis physiotherapy in Colchester, to help relieve the common but often very painful shoulder pain that comes with it. Acute tendon injury initially requires rest and support to allow damaged tendon tissue to heal, once the tissue has recovered then graduated activity can be introduced as is the case in treatment of reactive or degenerative tendons.