Achilles tendinopathy physio in Manchester: care for tendon pain

Tendinopathy affects tendons, the tough bands of tissue connecting muscle to bone. Achilles tendinopathy affects the tendon at the back of the ankle. Other common sites are the rotator cuff and elbow.

 

It can develop when a tendon is overloaded through overuse, ageing or injury.

 

Runners and Hyrox athletes can develop tendinopathy when training loads exceed what their tendons can handle. Repeated movements at work or in sport can also overload a tendon.

 

Your first appointment includes an assessment. We ask about your pain and routine, examine your movement, and run tests to understand what is happening. Then we agree a plan around your needs and goals.

 

Treatment may include hands-on therapy, shockwave therapy, ultrasound, electrotherapy, a personalised exercise programme and advice for home. Recovery times vary.

 

Book your free consultation today and start getting back to sport, work and daily life.

 

Common questions

 

What is tendinopathy?

 

Tendinopathy is a group of conditions affecting the tendons, the tough bands of tissue connecting muscle to bone. It covers both tendinitis, where the tendon is inflamed, and tendinosis, where the tendon tissue degenerates without inflammation.

 

Where does tendinopathy usually show up?

 

It can occur in any tendon, but it most often affects the Achilles tendon at the back of the ankle, the rotator cuff, and the tendons around the elbow, such as tennis elbow.

 

What does treatment involve?

 

Treatment usually combines hands-on therapy, shockwave therapy, ultrasound and electrotherapy with a personalised exercise programme, plus practical advice you can follow at home.