Women are more likely to develop tendonitis during the perimenopause and beyond. Learn why this is, what the most effective treatments are, and how to prevent it from happening or recurring.

Whether ice or heat is better for your tendon pain depends on whether there is inflammation. Sports physiotherapist Maryke Louw explains how you can tell whether this is the case and how to safely apply ice and heat so that it doesn't interfere with your recovery.

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’ve previously discussed in detail how you can continue running with proximal (high) hamstring tendinopathy. In this article, I’ll share some additional cardio cross-training options and explain how you can safely experiment with and adapt them to suit your situation.

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.

Discover which treatments work best for proximal hamstring tendinopathy and which to avoid. This guide explains evidence-based strategies to reduce pain, restore tendon strength, and prevent flare-ups, with practical tips for faster, long-term recovery.

If you have proximal hamstring tendinopathy, certain stretches can actually make things worse instead of helping. In this article, we’ll look at the stretches to avoid and what you can do instead to ease the tightness and help your hamstring tendon to recover.

Proximal hamstring tendinopathy (aka high hamstring tendinopathy) can quite literally be a pain in the butt for runners. Learn how to decide whether you can run with proximal hamstring tendinopathy and how to adapt your running so it puts less strain on your injured tendons.

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.