Tendon injuries can be acute (sudden onset) i.e. a rupture, or an insidious onset occurring gradually over time with no precise mechanism or cause.
Acute tendon ruptures are most common in males (10 times greater risk) between the ages of 30 – 50 years of age. Immediate assessment by a sports medicine clinician is needed if you suspect an acute tendon rupture in order to determine the diagnosis and formulate a management plan which would include referral for imaging and consulting with an Orthopaedic surgeon.
Overuse tendon injuries, known as tendinopathies, are much more common than acute tendon injuries, and normally arise as a result of an increased training volume or intensity, or a change in something i.e. footwear, training surface. Runners have a 30 times greater risk of developing a tendinopathy compared to sedentary individuals, and can be frustrating as they will impact your ability to perform to the best of your ability.
Treatment of tendinopathies includes:
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Our sports medicine services are suitable for people with a range of common injuries such as sports injuries, tendon injuries, muscle strains, ligament strains, fractures, post operation rehabilitation, low back pain, neck pain, concussion, sciatica, osteoarthritis, plantar fasciitis and more.
Initial Physiotherapy Assessment (45 minutes, for NEW patients) £80
Follow Up Physiotherapy Consultation (30 minutes) £65
Sports Medicine Consultation Including Ultrasound, with Dr Raj Subbu (30 minutes) £120
Dr Raj Subbu, a Cardiff Medical School graduate, specialises in Sports and Exercise Medicine, focusing on musculoskeletal soft tissue injuries and concussion. As the Lead Club Doctor for Saracens Rugby Club, he holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Sports and Exercise Medicine and Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and Injection Therapy and Interventions.
Jonathan, Lead Physiotherapist at Private GP Services, excels in musculoskeletal injuries and sports rehabilitation, especially lower limb pathologies. With eleven years at Saracens rugby club and experience in private practice and elite sports consultations, he brings expertise to the St Albans clinic.
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