Physiotherapy for Tendonitis Symptoms and Problems

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Physiotherapy for Tendonitis

Physiotherapy ultimately aims to improve yourquality of life. The physiotherapy rehabilitationgoals for tendonitis are:

To relieve your symptoms

Maintain or improve your muscle strength

Maintain your overall fitness

Promote injury prevention

Safely return you to your original activities orsports

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Physiotherapy Treatment Options for

Tendonitis:

Your physiotherapist may employ a combination of any of the

following:

Immobilization if necessary (e.g. splinting, bandaging, taping)

Cold therapy or cryotherapy (e.g. ice pack, ice massage)

Heat pack

Electrical stimulation / Iontophoresis

Ultrasound / Phonophoresis

Massage

Joint mobilization techniques

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Physiotherapy exercises

Suggest brace if necessary

Recommend walking aid if needed

Gait/Walking/Assistive device training

Ergonomic training

Patient education

Suggest work or sport-specific rehabilitation program

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