Physical Therapy in Sport
Volume 13, Issue 1 , Pages 3-10, February 2012

Tendinopathy in athletes

  • Mark Reinking

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Saint Louis University, Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, Doisy College of Health Sciences, 3437 Caroline Mall, Saint Louis, MO 63104, United States

Received 23 September 2010; received in revised form 11 June 2011; accepted 17 June 2011. published online 05 August 2011.

Abstract 

Overuse related tendon pain is a significant problem in sport and can interfere with and, in some instances, end an athletic career. This article includes a consideration of the biology of tendon pain including a review of tendon anatomy and histopathology, risk factors for tendon pain, semantics of tendon pathology, and the pathogenesis of tendon pain. Evidence is presented to guide the physical therapist in clinical decision-making regarding the examination of and intervention strategies for athletes with tendon pain.

Keywords: Tendinopathy, Tendinitis, Tendinosis, Overuse injury

 

PII: S1466-853X(11)00046-0

doi:10.1016/j.ptsp.2011.06.004

Physical Therapy in Sport
Volume 13, Issue 1 , Pages 3-10, February 2012

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