Tendinitis, Tendinosis, Tendinopathy: Optimising Recovery Through Exercise and Load Management (espphysio.com)

• Tendinopathy is a clinical syndrome of pain and dysfunction, not purely inflammatory.
• Individualised exercise therapy, particularly eccentric and heavy slow resistance, is the most effective intervention.
• Load management requires careful assessment of training volume, intensity, and biomechanics.

"This evidence-based article reviews the management of tendon disorders, emphasising that most tendinopathies are overuse injuries best treated with individualised exercise therapy and load management. It distinguishes between tendinitis (inflammatory), tendinosis (degenerative), and tendinopathy (clinical syndrome). Key principles include identifying the offending load, gradually increasing capacity through eccentric or heavy slow resistance training, and addressing psychosocial factors. The resource provides a framework for clinicians to tailor rehabilitation to the specific tendon, activity level, and pain presentation."