Tendinopathy Disease Summary

Overview

Tendinopathy is a pathological change in the tendon due to failure in the homeostatic response of the tendon, characterized by tendon thickening persistent localized tendon pain, swelling, and impaired performance, leading to activity limitation and community participation restriction. It is usually is a temporary condition if treated early but may also be recurrent or chronic, with symptoms lasting over 3 months.

Principles of therapy include identification and elimination of the cause of tendinopathy, behavior modification to minimize or eliminate sources of continuing irritation, and specialist referral for appropriate follow-up care.

Goal of therapy is to reduce pain and to return function.

For further information regarding the management of Tendinopathy, please refer to Disease Algorithm for the Treatment Guideline.