What 4 stages of Tendinopathy
Altered cell population
Disorganisation of collagen
Ground substance changes
Neovascularization
5 key boxes for the tendinopathy model
Stress shield Normal tendon Reactive tendinopathy Tendon disrepair Degenerative tendinopathy
the basic definition of tendinopathy
Degenerative, inflammatory, and chronic/persistent
Most common tendons to be affected
Glutes and Rotator cuff
General signs and symptoms
Localised pain
swelling
weakness
reduced function
Physio Intervention
Education
appropriate loading plan
Load modification
Stretches