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The Physical Performance Show
Ep 365: Professor Peter Malliaras ‘Tendinopathy Rehabilitation’
Feb 24, 2025
Professor Peter Malliaras, a leading tendinopathy expert and director at Monash University’s Musculoskeletal Research Unit, shares invaluable insights into tendon rehabilitation. He discusses cutting-edge treatment strategies and highlights the importance of personalized loading techniques. The conversation delves into how biopsychosocial factors affect outcomes, the role of muscle activation, and the nuances of pain management. With a focus on recent research and evolving strategies, this is a must-listen for athletes and practitioners alike on the path to recovery.
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- Recent advancements emphasize tailored exercise prescriptions for tendon rehabilitation, focusing on goals like tissue adaptation and pain management.
- A biopsychosocial model is essential in understanding tendon pain, recognizing that psychosocial factors can significantly influence symptoms beyond mechanical issues.
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Advancements in Tendon Rehabilitation Practices
Recent advancements in the field of tendon rehabilitation emphasize clarity in exercise prescription tailored to individual patient outcomes. Practitioners now understand the importance of differentiating between various goals, such as tissue adaptation, muscle adaptation, and pain management. While exercise has long been a part of tendon treatment, the application has evolved to focus not just on alleviating pain but also on enhancing functional performance. This shift has allowed clinicians to optimize loading strategies based on specific tendon types, like the patellar or Achilles tendon, for better rehabilitation outcomes.
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