Tendinosis

Tendinosis is a long-standing degeneration of a tendon caused by repeated overuse without enough time to heal. Unlike tendinitis, there is little active inflammation; instead, the tendon fibres become disorganised and weaker. It causes persistent pain, stiffness and reduced strength, often in the elbow, Achilles tendon, knee or shoulder. Recovery tends to be slow and relies on carefully progressed loading exercises.