1521 East 3900 South, Suite 200
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
Mon. - Thu. 8 am to 5 pm
Friday 8 am to 1 pm
(801) 262-8486
What are the Common Symptoms & Root Causes of Tendonitis & Chronic Tendinopathy?
- Symptoms: Thickened or swollen tendons, sharp pain when flexing/stretching muscles, morning stiffness, point tenderness, and burning during activity.
- Causes: Repetitive micro-tears from sports or work, improper warm-ups, poor flexibility, aging tissue, or incomplete recovery from an earlier injury.
When should i seek Tendonitis & Chronic Tendinopathy Care?
- Chronic Duration: You have suffered from persistent tendon pain or stiffness for over 6 to 12 weeks.
- Failed Conservative Care: You have tried rest, ice, stretching, or cortisone injections without lasting relief.
- Non-Surgical Goals: You want to restore pain-free tendon function without undergoing open surgery.
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Tendonitis & Chronic Tendinopathy Care
Advanced Non-Surgical Tendon Care
Tendons attach muscle to bone, absorbing high forces during movement. While acute tendonitis involves short-term inflammation, chronic tendon injuries (tendinosis or tendinopathy) involve collagen disorganization, tissue thickening, and poor blood flow. Conditions like Achilles tendinopathy, patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee), tennis/golfer's elbow, and plantar fasciitis fall under this category.
Targeted Tendon Therapies
At Alpine Orthopaedic Specialists, we specialize in non-surgical tendon preservation across the Salt Lake Valley:
- High-Resolution Ultrasound Imaging: Visualizing internal collagen structure, measuring tissue thickening, and pinpointing micro-tears or calcifications in real time.
- Ultrasound-Guided PRP Injections: Concentrated blood growth factors delivered directly into degenerated tendon tissue to promote recovery.
- TENEX Percutaneous Tenotomy: A minimally invasive, ultrasound-guided procedure using micro-energy to remove diseased tendon scar tissue while preserving healthy surrounding tissue.
- Progressive Tendon Loading Protocols: Targeted rehabilitation designed to rebuild tensile strength and load tolerance without overloading damaged tissue.
Don't wait for pain to dictate your lifestyle.
Tendonitis & Chronic Tendinopathy Care
Advanced Non-Surgical Tendon Care
Tendons attach muscle to bone, absorbing high forces during movement. While acute tendonitis involves short-term inflammation, chronic tendon injuries (tendinosis or tendinopathy) involve collagen disorganization, tissue thickening, and poor blood flow. Conditions like Achilles tendinopathy, patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee), tennis/golfer's elbow, and plantar fasciitis fall under this category.
Targeted Tendon Therapies
At Alpine Orthopaedic Specialists, we specialize in non-surgical tendon preservation across the Salt Lake Valley:
- High-Resolution Ultrasound Imaging: Visualizing internal collagen structure, measuring tissue thickening, and pinpointing micro-tears or calcifications in real time.
- Ultrasound-Guided PRP Injections: Concentrated blood growth factors delivered directly into degenerated tendon tissue to promote recovery.
- TENEX Percutaneous Tenotomy: A minimally invasive, ultrasound-guided procedure using micro-energy to remove diseased tendon scar tissue while preserving healthy surrounding tissue.
- Progressive Tendon Loading Protocols: Targeted rehabilitation designed to rebuild tensile strength and load tolerance without overloading damaged tissue.
Don't wait for pain to dictate your lifestyle.
What are the Common Symptoms & Root Causes of Tendonitis & Chronic Tendinopathy?
- Symptoms: Thickened or swollen tendons, sharp pain when flexing/stretching muscles, morning stiffness, point tenderness, and burning during activity.
- Causes: Repetitive micro-tears from sports or work, improper warm-ups, poor flexibility, aging tissue, or incomplete recovery from an earlier injury.
When should i seek Tendonitis & Chronic Tendinopathy Care?
- Chronic Duration: You have suffered from persistent tendon pain or stiffness for over 6 to 12 weeks.
- Failed Conservative Care: You have tried rest, ice, stretching, or cortisone injections without lasting relief.
- Non-Surgical Goals: You want to restore pain-free tendon function without undergoing open surgery.
Take the First Step Toward Pain-Free Living
Endurance Athlete Medicine
Performance & Overuse Care for Runners, Cyclists, and Triathletes
Endurance injuries stem from repetitive microtrauma, rapid training load spikes, and subtle biomechanical inefficiencies. Unlike contact trauma, endurance conditions require addressing the underlying root cause of mechanical breakdown so you can train consistently without chronic pain.
Diagnostic & Treatment Solutions
We partner with local runners, cyclists, and triathletes to keep them training safely:
- High-Resolution Ultrasound: Detecting early tendon degeneration, bursitis, and fluid collection before a partial tear occurs.
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy: Stimulating natural healing in chronic, stubborn tendinopathies without requiring months of complete rest.
- Load Management Guidance: Helping you adjust training volume safely while incorporating cross-training to preserve aerobic cardiovascular fitness.
Don't wait for pain to dictate your lifestyle.
What are the Common Symptoms & Root Causes of Overuse Injuries?
- Symptoms: Aching pain during long runs or rides, persistent tendon stiffness, focal bone tenderness, chronic muscle tightness, and declining performance.
- Causes: Rapid mileage or elevation spikes, improper bike fit or footwear, glute/core weakness, and high-volume training on steep terrain across the Wasatch region.
When should i seek Endurance care?
- Performance Limits: You experience recurring pain limiting your running mileage, cycling wattage, or swimming endurance.
- Race Preparation: You are training for an upcoming marathon, ultra, or triathlon and need to resolve nagging overuse pain.
- Recurrent Setbacks: You suffer from the same seasonal overuse injuries year after year.
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