Question 1

is electro stimulation therapy appropriate for bicep tendonitis?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Electric stimulation has been used for over 100 years.  These days you have units that use either milliamps or microamps.  There are now very sophisticated microcurrent machines in use by physicians, chiropractors, pts and athletic trainers.  I think they are the most effective.  Find a frequency specific microcurrent provider who has a machine w/ many settings including ones just for tendons.

Question 2

biceps tendonitis, what type of physical therapy exercises are effective in treatment?

Accepted Answer

Is it acute?: If is acute, we starting with modalities only , and then with stretching and therapeutic exercises , always with the therapist and under doctors supervision!

Question 3

have peroneal tendonitis but insurance doesn't cover physical therapy. is there anything i can do myself?

Accepted Answer

Some initial Rxs: Local treatment by icing region several times a day along with use of OTC NSAIDs like Aleve (naproxen) if you have no allergies or stomach issues with these medications.   Can also try a shoe insert such as a Donjoy Arch Rival which can provide for some lateral wedge support -if no improvement see an orthopedist, physiatrist or podiatrist.

Question 4

can thermomedic therapy garments help relieve the pain of tendonitis?

Accepted Answer

Warm and fuzzy???: Heat as a therapeutic tool has been benificial for soft tissue injuries; as to whether the 'brand' of garment you are discussing will do the trick depends upon the reputation of the manufacturer.  As i tell all of my patients; "let the buyer beware"!

Question 5

can massage therapy cure tendonitis of the shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: You need to get a really well trained therapist with a lot of experience and start slow.

Question 6

is shockwave therapy effective for calcified shoulder tendonitis?

Accepted Answer

No: You can cause further injury to before a full healing process.

Question 7

can you explain shockwave therapy for calcified shoulder tendonitis?

Accepted Answer

ESWT : In our office we have used eswt-extracorporeal shockwave therapy  for 12 years on the plantar fascia and achilles tendon with excellent results. For these areas the shock or "pressure" waves break up the chronic inflammatory scar tissue on a microscopic level and jump start the healing process.

Question 8

i have nagging patellar tendonitis and physical therapy didn't work, what are my next steps?

Accepted Answer

Several choices: You have several choices: taping, anti inflamnatory medications, injection.  In some rare cases surgery if all else fails.  One of the most important treatments is time and rest.  It is important that you give it a chance to heal by avoiding activities which irritate the tendon.

Question 9

what to expect at physical therapy for tendonitis (foot)?

Accepted Answer

Fast recovery: Fast recovery.  Therapy will help to get back the rang of motion and reduce the edema.

Question 10

does platelet rich therapy help with tendonitis?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Ultrasound-guided dry needling, and autologous blood injection(platelets) may stimulate a healing response in chronic tendinopathy. In a study, high-level athletes were able to return to full sporting activity after receiving these treatments. But this modality may be tried after the other initial therapies failed.

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