From Diagnosis to Recovery
Once an accurate diagnosis has been each patient will receive a bespoke treatment plan which will outline the steps required to transition from injury to optimum health.
Understanding why the injury occurred
All patients will receive an assessment of why the injury has occurred and why it has presented now. This is key in preventing injury recurrence.
Reducing pain
Pain is the most common reason for patients with a tendon problem to seek help. Pain is both a problem in itself and an impediment to successful rehabilitation. A plan to reduce pain will always be provided.
Physical rehabilitation
A strengthening programme for the affected tendon will usually be required. Many patients will also benefit from a a generalised exercise programme which can help reduce the effect of an injury on overall health and fitness.
Shock Wave Therapy
Shockwave therapy is a pressure wave which carries high energy to painful tendons. It is extremely safe to give and promotes a reduction in pain and promotes healing. Shock wave therapy has the benefit of being non-invasive in other words nothing is injected into the tendon or person.
Injection therapy for Tendons
In the right context injections can be extremely helpful in the management of tendon problems, particularly for more resistant cases. Injections can be given either to the tendon or around the tendon depending upon the type of injury. As each tendon injury is unique the choice of injection used is extremely important. The most common injections used are cortisone, plasma rich plasma (PRP) and high volume injections. Often an injection is not needed. However if an injection is required Dr Rees will be able to advise on the most appropriate injection.
Surgery for tendons
Thankfully surgery is not required for the vast majority of patients with tendon problems. In the small number of patients in whom surgery is required Dr Rees can advise if and when surgery is appropriate.
Once an accurate diagnosis has been each patient will receive a bespoke treatment plan which will outline the steps required to transition from injury to optimum health.
Understanding why the injury occurred
All patients will receive an assessment of why the injury has occurred and why it has presented now. This is key in preventing injury recurrence.
Reducing pain
Pain is the most common reason for patients with a tendon problem to seek help. Pain is both a problem in itself and an impediment to successful rehabilitation. A plan to reduce pain will always be provided.
Physical rehabilitation
A strengthening programme for the affected tendon will usually be required. Many patients will also benefit from a a generalised exercise programme which can help reduce the effect of an injury on overall health and fitness.
Shock Wave Therapy
Shockwave therapy is a pressure wave which carries high energy to painful tendons. It is extremely safe to give and promotes a reduction in pain and promotes healing. Shock wave therapy has the benefit of being non-invasive in other words nothing is injected into the tendon or person.
Injection therapy for Tendons
In the right context injections can be extremely helpful in the management of tendon problems, particularly for more resistant cases. Injections can be given either to the tendon or around the tendon depending upon the type of injury. As each tendon injury is unique the choice of injection used is extremely important. The most common injections used are cortisone, plasma rich plasma (PRP) and high volume injections. Often an injection is not needed. However if an injection is required Dr Rees will be able to advise on the most appropriate injection.
Surgery for tendons
Thankfully surgery is not required for the vast majority of patients with tendon problems. In the small number of patients in whom surgery is required Dr Rees can advise if and when surgery is appropriate.