Peptides for injury have become one of the most common topics I'm asked about in the clinic. Patients arrive having read about BPC-157, TB-500, or growth hormone stimulators on social media, wanting to know whether these compounds will speed their recovery or get them back to sport faster. It's a fair question, and it [...]
Statins are widely prescribed cholesterol-lowering medications with clear benefits for the heart, but they can occasionally cause side effects, including musculoskeletal pain. One link gaining increasing attention is between Achilles tendonitis and statins, including a possible association with rosuvastatin. As a sports medicine doctor, I see patients who develop unexpected tendon pain while taking [...]
A snapping biceps femoris tendon is a rare cause of discomfort on the outer side of the knee, particularly in active people. It refers to a snapping sensation around the outside of the knee, typically during repetitive bending— such as squatting, running, or cycling. It may be painless at first, but it can become [...]
Biceps femoris tendonitis (also called biceps femoris tendinitis) is an overuse injury that affects the lower portion of the biceps femoris tendon, located near the outside of the back of the knee. The biceps femoris is one of the three hamstring muscles. The muscle inserts on the fibular head just below the outer aspect [...]
Achilles paratenonitis (also known as Achilles paratendinitis) is a common but often under-recognised cause of acute Achilles pain. Unlike Achilles tendinopathy, which involves swelling of the tendon itself, paratenonitis is inflammation of the paratenon — a thin, sheath-like structure that surrounds the tendon and helps it move. It occurs in runners, jumpers, and court-sport [...]
A quadriceps tendon tear is a significant injury to the large tendon connecting the quadriceps muscle to the top of the kneecap. This tendon is vital for straightening the knee, so a tear significantly affects lower-limb function. It's more common in middle-aged and older adults, but it also occurs in athletes. So how does [...]
Gluteus maximus tendonitis is an uncommon but often overlooked cause of buttock pain, particularly in active people. The gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in the body, and it powers movements such as running, sprinting, and climbing. When its tendon becomes irritated, it causes deep buttock pain during activity. So what is tendonitis of [...]
Rectus femoris tendonitis is an overlooked cause of pain at the front of the hip and groin. It's an overuse injury of the rectus femoris tendon, common in kicking and sprinting sports. Because the symptoms overlap with other causes of anterior hip pain, it's easily missed. So what is rectus femoris tendonitis, and how [...]
Tendonitis is a common condition that affects the upper and lower body. While most cases of tendonitis will improve with conservative measures, such as modified activity and strengthening exercises, some cases are resistant to these treatments and may require surgery. The Tenex procedure UK is a minimally invasive approach that can potentially replace surgery. [...]
The subscapularis tendon is a vital part of the rotator cuff, driving the shoulder movements used in overhead sports such as swimming, tennis, and other racquet sports. Injury to it — whether tendonitis or an acute tear — can significantly affect shoulder function. This guide covers the assessment, rehabilitation, and surgical options for a [...]
