Physical Therapy for Tendinopathy
in Arlington, VA
Tendinopathy can feel like a frustrating cycle—stiffness with the first steps of a run or first reps of a workout, temporary relief, and then the pain returns. Whether it’s your Achilles flaring up during runs or your shoulder aching after overhead work, tendinopathies are common—and very treatable. While imaging often shows tendon thickening or “degeneration,” these findings are present in many people without pain, and they don’t dictate your recovery potential.
The key is progressive, strength-based rehab—not rest. High-quality research supports exercise as the gold standard for treating both Achilles and rotator cuff tendinopathies (Silbernagel et al., 2007; Malliaras et al., 2013), helping tendons adapt, reduce pain, and regain function. I provide individualized, sport-specific plans that focus on restoring your tendon’s capacity—so you can return to the activities you love, stronger and more resilient.
Tendinopathy can become a long-term issue- but even when it has become persistent, it’s treatable.
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