The tendon treatment center: new horizons in the treatment of tendinosis

Abstract

Conservative care for the treatment of chronic tendinosis is well known to the reader. It consists of rest, ice, compression, and elevation in the acute phase. This is followed with physical therapy, activity modification, bracing, cortisone injections, topical applications, as well as oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Other homeopathic approaches have been used that consist of procedures such as acupuncture and items such as magnets.