On this episode of The Adaptive Zone, we speak to expert Professor Peter Malliares about tendinopathy, a condition characterized by persistent pain around the tendon and dysfunctional disability. We'll learn why an individualized approach is necessary and uncover the various factors that contribute to tendinopathy. 

We'll also hear about the various treatments available to patients, including taping, manual therapy, shockwave therapy, and injections, and why evidence shows that exercise is the most effective option. 

Finally, we'll dive into the controversial topic of injecting steroids around or directly into the tendon and the risks associated with these procedures. Join us as we break down this complex problem and learn the most effective ways to tackle tendinopathy to promote recovery and long-term health.

Professor Peter Malliares has been a physiotherapist since 1998 and is considered a foremost expert in tendon pain. He is currently based in Melbourne where he works as a clinician as well as a professor at Monash University, where he conducts research focused on lower limb tendinopathy.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:43 Understanding Tendinopathy: Pain, dysfunction, and pathology explained

03:54 The Nuance of Diagnosing

08:38 Localized Pain: Key to Identifying Patella Tendonitis

15:53 Key Treatments for Tendinopathy

22:22 Patellar Tendonitis: A Multifactorial Problem

26:58 Individualized Education and Exercise for Pain Management

33:04 Treating Tendinitis: Injections and Shockwave Reviewed

38:59  Debating the Safety of Steroid Injections Near Tendons

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