Tendonitis Treatment Perth

Common Injuries

• Rotator Cuff Tendonitis / Tendinopathy: The rotator cuff muscles are very important stabilising muscles of the shoulder. Muscle imbalances and incorrect loading, especially in overhead activities can result in Rotator Cuff Tendonitis / Tendinopathy. Sub Acromial Bursitis or Sub Acromial Impingement often co-exists with Rotator Cuff Tendonitis / Tendinopathy, increasing the stress on the tendons. Pain, clicking and weakness are common symptoms of Rotator Cuff Tendonitis / Tendinopathy.
• Achilles Tendonitis / Tendinopathy: The Achilles tendon is prominent in most people, joining the calf muscles to the back of the heel. Achilles Tendonitis / Tendinopathy occurs if the Achilles tendon is overloaded with activity such as running and jumping. This painful condition is often worse in the morning, with the first few steps of the day being very uncomfortable.
• Tennis Elbow: Lateral Epicondylalgia, more commonly known as Tennis Elbow is an extremely common condition affecting the outside of the elbow. This occurs when the muscles of the forearm are overloaded with activities involving gripping, such as tennis and gardening. Most of the tendons responsible for gripping, extending the wrist and extending the fingers attach to the outside of the elbow, hence the name Tennis elbow.
• Patellar Tendonitis / Tendinopathy: The Patella Tendon, located just underneath the knee cap is subject to high loads when running and jumping. Patellar Tendonitis / Tendinopathy is commonly known as Jumper’s Knee, with volleyballers and basketballers most at risk.
• Gluteal Tendonitis / Tendinopathy: The Gluteal tendons connect the gluteal muscles to the hip bone. Although Gluteal Tendonitis / Tendinopathy often appears to have a sudden onset, it is generally the result of sustained wear and tear over an extended period of time. Poor muscle strength around the hip and pelvis results in faulty biomechanics and increased stress to the gluteal tendons. Gluteal Tendonitis / Tendinopathy often presents with Trochanteric Bursitis and is very common in middle aged women.
• Hamstring Tendonitis / Tendinopathy: The three Hamstring muscles are located in the back of the thigh and have a thick tendon attachment to the pelvis, just under the buttocks. Hamstring Tendonitis/ Tendinopathy occurs most commonly in those that are involved in running, jumping and kicking sports such as football. Pain is felt high in the back of the thigh, just under the buttock muscles.