If shockwave treatment is used correctly for a tendinopathy or plantar fasciitis, it can help to speed up the healing process. However, it not a silver bullet. Learn how shockwave therapy works, how NOT to use it, and what else you need to do to get your tendinopathy or plantar fasciitis to recover fully.

I really struggled to keep a straight face when I heard that one of our patients had had a “salmon sperm” injection for their tendonitis. But then I became curious and had a look at the research, and it turns out that it is actually a promising treatment – called polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) therapy in medical circles. Here’s the state of play with regards to PDRN injections and tendon treatment.

Red light therapy can be effective for treating many sports injuries and supporting post-exercise recovery. But each type of tissue (e.g. muscles, tendons) responds better to slightly different settings. And if you overuse it, it can actually slow healing! Read on to learn the ins and outs of how to use red light therapy at home for best results.

What does the research say? Does BPC-157 work for athletes, and is it safe?

Patients sometimes ask me “Will TB-500 help my injury to heal quicker?” and then I have to explain to them that it is not a clever idea.

Are tendon repair supplements a fad, or do they really help you to recover quicker from your tendon injury? We take a look at the research.

Why a steroid injection for an injury should only be used in very specific circumstances. Also: what are the negative side effects?

Yes, walking can be an important part of your rehab and recovery from gluteal tendinopathy, but there are some factors to consider.

This article explains how the menopause can cause gluteal tendinopathy, how to avoid this during menopause, and what the best treatment is.

To choose the right exercises for your specific case of gluteal tendinopathy, you first have to understand what causes it, what happens to the tendons, and what type of exercises are best suited to correct it. So we'll kick this article off with a quick overview of the causes and injury process before we discuss what exercises to do. Remember, if you need more help with an injury, you're welcome to consult our team of sports physios online via video call. Some of the links i

Pain over the outside of your hip or in the gluteal area was traditionally blamed on trochanteric bursitis – a condition where the bursa (a fluid filled sac) that lies between the hip bone and gluteal tendons become inflamed and painful. But thanks to advances in imaging technology and research we now know that lateral hip pain is actually often caused by a combination of gluteal tendinopathy and bursitis and researchers have therefore proposed that a better name for pain

Gluteal tendinopathy is one of the conditions that can cause deep glute pain and/or pain over the side of the hip. As with most injuries, it can have many causes, and one of these that you should address in your treatment plan is your running style. I’ve shared some more tips on treating gluteal tendinopathy here . Factors in your running style that can contribute to overloading the gluteal tendons include: if you run with a narrow gait, causing the legs to adduct; if your l

PRP stands for platelet rich plasma. These types of injections have gained popularity over the last few years as a treatment option for a variety of musculoskeletal injuries / conditions including tendinopathies, muscle injuries and osteoarthritis. In this article, I’ll discuss how PRP injections work, what factors may affect how well they work and also what the research is showing with regards to what conditions they may be useful for. In this article: How they prepare the P

Gluteal tendinopathy causes pain predominantly over the side of your hip, but it can also refer down the side of your leg. You can check out the video below for a full explanation of what causes it, how to test for it and what treatments and exercises can help for it. In this article I’m only going to focus on some practical advice that I’ve found can decrease my patients’ pain within a few days. In this video I explain the causes and treatment of gluteal tendinopathy in deta