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A “salmon sperm” injection for your injured tendon? PDRN therapy explained
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.

Maryke Louw
6 min read


Proximal hamstring tendinopathy treatments – What works, what doesn’t, and what makes it worse?
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.

Maryke Louw
15 min read


Proximal hamstring tendinopathy stretches to avoid
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.

Maryke Louw
3 min read


Running with proximal hamstring tendinopathy – Tips to help recovery
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.

Maryke Louw
5 min read


Best red light therapy settings for injury treatment and exercise recovery
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.

Maryke Louw
11 min read


Adapting the bridge exercise for high hamstring tendinopathy
What to do if the prescribed bridge exercises for your high hamstring tendinopathy are too painful.

Maryke Louw
5 min read


Icing your high hamstring tendinopathy – Yes or no?
We explain why it is fine to use ice to get relief from the debilitating pain that high hamstring tendinopathy can sometimes cause.

Maryke Louw
4 min read


Tips for sitting with high hamstring tendinopathy
Learn how to balance sitting – not too much, not too little – to reduce pain and support your recovery from high hamstring tendinopathy.

Maryke Louw
6 min read


BPC-157 for athletes and injury treatment: Science, safety, and legal concerns
What does the research say? Does BPC-157 work for athletes, and is it safe?

Maryke Louw
5 min read


TB-500 for injury recovery – Should I take it?
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.

Maryke Louw
5 min read


Tendon repair supplements – What does the research say?
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.

Maryke Louw
12 min read


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

Steph Davies
5 min read


How PRP injections work and when they might be useful
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

Maryke Louw
5 min read
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