Treatment of tendinopathies

Abstract

SummaryA multitude of therapeutic options exist for the treatment of tendinopathies. However, the evidence base behind many of them is weak because of the difficulties in running adequately powered studies. Nevertheless, choosing the most appropriate treatment necessitates an understanding of the processes of tendon healing and appropriate treatments should be chosen based on the type and location of the injury and the stage of the disease. This review outlines the currently perceived most effective options for the treatment of overstrain and traumatic tendinopathies in horses.