What it is
A tendon capacity and load-related condition that may persist for months, affecting the Achilles, patellar, gluteal, rotator-cuff or other tendons.
Typical clinical symptoms
- Localised pain during tendon loading
- Stiffness after rest or at the start of activity
- Reduced strength and tolerance for repeated activity
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Scientific literature
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Tendinopathy.
Literature review · 2021
Persistent Pain
When is medical reassessment needed?
New or progressive pain with fever, unexplained weight loss, a history of cancer, fracture risk after trauma, neurological weakness, saddle numbness, bladder or bowel change, or loss of balance requires prompt or emergency assessment according to the symptoms.
Descriptions are for orientation. Diagnosis follows history, clinical examination and, only when indicated, imaging or laboratory tests.
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