Physio Network [GOLDEN OLDIE] Talking tendinopathy with Dr. Ebonie Rio
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Dec 24, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Dr. Ebonie Rio, a leading expert on tendinopathy and sports physiotherapy, shares her insights on effective tendon rehabilitation. She emphasizes personalized assessments and distinguishing between tendon and peritendon issues. Ebonie explores optimal loading strategies, revealing the importance of adapting protocols to individual patient needs. Additionally, she underscores the role of education and understanding pain neuroscience in managing conditions. This conversation is packed with actionable tips for better clinical practice!
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Start With The Patient Story
- Listen to the patient and use their story to guide differential diagnosis and treatment choices for tendinopathy.
- Identify provocative loads and tailor loading strategies based on whether tendon load is high, compressive, or frictional.
Compression Is Both Provocative And Expected
- Compression plus energy storage is the most provocative tendon load yet also what tendons are designed to do.
- Recognize and remove compressive or frictional loads because addressing them often rapidly reduces pain.
Differentiate Peritendon By Symptom Behavior
- Differentiate peritendinopathy from tendon pain by how patients localize and describe symptoms during activity.
- If pain moves along the tendon or worsens with long repetitive motion, suspect peritendon and avoid movement-based loading.
