TENDONITIS VERSUS TENDINOSIS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!

In this column, Jessie breaks down the difference between tendonitis and tendinosis so you can speed healing, prevent further injury, and maintain a pain-free paddling life.

By Dr. Jessie Stone

IN THIS CASE, PAIN DEFINITELY MEANS NO GAIN AND USUALLY STEPS BACKWARD. LISTENING TO YOUR BODY AND NOT FORCING THINGS CAN SAVE MONTHS OF RECOVERY. Tendonitis and tendinosis. There has been a lot of confusion over the difference between these two conditions – even healthcare practitioners may be confused. Tendinosis is often diagnosed as tendonitis and thus is not properly managed, leading to a long, hard road back to recovery. Here is the good news: You can recover fully from both tendinosis and tendonitis. The key? The proper amount of rest, among other things! This column has covered the subject before, but as paddlers in any stage of your paddling career, you will encounter one or more types of tendinosis and tendonitis. The common types of tendinosis and tendonitis impact…

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