Clinical trends on tendinitis

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Thomas L. Sevier, | Robert H. Helfst, | Sue A. Stover, | Julie K. Wilson,

Affiliations: Medical Director, Central Indiana Sports Medicine | Clinical Manager of Performance Dynamics | Clinical Manager of Performance Dynamics | Research Manager of Performance Dynamics

Note: [] MS, ATC, Research Manager, Performance Dynamics, 3713 South Madison Street, Muncie, IN 47302, USA. Tel.: +1 765 751 3172; Fax: +1 765 751 2170; E-mail: julie@performancedynamics.com

Abstract: Tendinitis has dramatically risen over the last few years. Some instances of tendinitis are resistant to traditional management aimed at decreasing the inflammatory process leaving clinicians to wonder whether or not they are truly dealing with an inflammatory condition. An understanding is essential for the appropriate clinical management of tendon disorders. The focus of this article will be to review tendon injuries, their healing, and to present an illustrative case treated successfully with an innovative form of treatment.

Keywords: tendinitis, tendinosis, physical therapy, ASTM

Journal: Work, vol. 14, no. 2, pp. 123-126, 2000