Sharks: 4-12 Years

Prevention of tendinitis and tendinosis in sport

Prevention plays a key role in the health of athletes. We have already explained the factors that can lead to these injuries. Consequently, for sports injury prevention it is recommended to:

• Monitor sporting technique to ensure movements are performed accurately.
• Warm up properly before training and stretch afterwards.
• Increase the intensity of training gradually.
• Include muscle strengthening and balance exercises.

The importance of training in sports physiotherapy

While general physiotherapy covers a wide range of medical conditions, sports physiotherapy focuses on the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of specific sports injuries, adapting therapies to the demands of each discipline. As we have seen, differentiating between tendinitis and tendinosis is essential for applying the right treatment and optimising the athlete's recovery.