Tendonitis
Tendonitis
Identifying possible causes of Tendonitis and providing treatment options
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Need to know
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Symptoms of tendonitis icon plus
Symptoms vary depending on which tendon is affected, but it will often cause an ache or pain which is localised to the area of the affected tendon, (e.g. where the achilles attaches into the heel bone). Stiffness and discomfort first thing in the morning, which gradually improves with gentle movement is common, but often the pain can be worse after heavy exercise. Occaisionally the tendon may be thickened and tender to the touch, and sometimes there may be a creaking sensation around the tendon with movement.
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Screening and diagnosis icon plus
Your consultant will examine you and you’ll be asked questions about how you exercise, and how the pain is affecting you. You will be examined to see how your movement (biomechanics) may be contributing to the problem, and sometimes you may be asked to undergo a gait analysis assessment. You may also be sent for tests such as an ultrasound scan, or sometimes an MRI scan. -
Potential treatment options icon plus
Rehabilitation (such as physiotherapy or osteopathy) is the mainstay of treatment. Tendons frequently need to be loaded in a certain way to improve the capacity of the tendon and the attached muscle to manage load. This is typically done in a graded fashion with specific exercises. You will also be guided on how to return to activity. Sometimes a course of shockwave therapy is recommended, and occaisionally in cases where conventional treatment isn’t working, PRP injections, or even surgery may be advised..
Types of tendonitis
Epicondylitis
Calcific tendonitis
De Quervain's disease
Achilles tendonitis
Our consultants
Our facilities
From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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HCA UK City of London - 31 Old Broad Street
London
EC2N 1HT
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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Chelsea Outpatients
272 & 280 Kings Road
London SW3 5AW
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Institute of Sport Exercise and Health (ISEH)
170 Tottenham Court Road
London
W1T 7HA
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Our team can help with any enquiries or you can make an appointment with one of our experienced consultants.
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020 7079 4344