What is the difference between achilles tendinitis and tendinopathy?
The two can have almost identical symptoms but tendinopathy is usually the precursor to tendonitis.
Tendinopathy is the degeneration of the collagen protein that forms the tendon. This is usually in response to chronic overuse while tendonitis is the inflammation of the tendon.
The repetitive injury cycle of a tendinopathy results in a loss of strength and an increase in the bulk of the tendon which can set the scene for secondary conditions such as tendinitis.
Having the correct understanding of your client's condition will greatly influence any technique and rehab decisions you might make within your treatment plan. With tendinopathy my primary goal is to break the cycle of injury, reduce the thickening of the tendon, optimize collagen production and maturation to encourage normal tensile strength.
I would encourage you to research the differences between the two so you can make appropriate treatment choices. You can also feel free to check out my article on the topic here: www.susanfindl...
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