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Shock Wave Therapy – How does it work?
Shock-wave therapy is a fantastic technology that is revolutionising the treatment of tendon pain. At the Tendon Pain Clinic we only use the finest Swiss EMS shock wave machines on which most of the [...]
Patellar Tendinopathy – the enemy of jumping sports
What is it and who gets it? Jumper’s knee (aka patella tendinopathy) causes pain at the front of the knee. It is an overuse condition caused by doing too many explosive movements that overload the [...]
Curing shin-splints. Not easy but possible.
What is it? Shin splints affects up to 35% of runners from beginners to elite, as well as affecting people who participate in jumping and running sports and other active people. It causes severe [...]
New Year Resolutions: Avoiding Tendon Injuries when you hit the Gym
How to avoid injuries with gym-related New Year Resolutions. Advice on how to exercise correctly
Tendons don’t like sudden changes
An interesting report from the USA demonstrates the detrimental effect of sudden training changes on tendons. In 2011 the National Football League (NFL) went through a unique ‘lockout’ period [...]
Treat those Tendinopathies early
Tendinopathies tend to come on gradually and it is common to ignore the pain when it is mild and to keep on training. This is understandable. It is not until the pain prevents sports and [...]
Can green tea help cure tendinopathies?
A recent study looked at the effect of green tea on tendon healing in rats. The results suggested that the combination of a diet high in green tea and glycine (which has been shown to [...]
Welcome to The Tendon Pain Clinic!
We are delighted to announce the launch of this new clinic to help people suffering from Tendinopathy pain. The clinic brings together Specialists who together provide a seamless pathway for our clients. This includes careful [...]