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At Physiotutors we offer evidence-based online courses, webinars, ebooks, mobile apps next to a free blog, podcast, research reviews & more for you to become the best therapist possible! VISION
To be the number 1 learning platform for physiotherapists around the world – from the first day as a student until the last day of someone’s career and thereby elevating the standard of physiotherapy education on a global scale. MISSION
We provide high-quality evidence-based online and offline education for physiotherapy students and professionals around the world

30/03/2026

💪 Exercise alone might be all you need for tennis elbow!⁠
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‼️ Adding injections or needling didn’t improve outcomes—and corticosteroids may worsen long-term results.⁠
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👉 Read the full review on our website to see what this means for your rehab approach. https://app.physiotutors.com/research-reviews/hsr-for-lateral-elbow-tendinopathy

27/03/2026

🔍 Stop scrolling, start searching, find exactly what you need in seconds.⁠
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‼️ The Physiotutors app search feature helps you quickly access exercises, tests, and research, right when you need it.⁠
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25/03/2026

☝️ Recent findings indicate that mobilization techniques for disc herniation do not provide superior outcomes compared to stabilization exercises alone.
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👀 Curious what this means for your treatment approach? Read the full review on our website! ⁠https://app.physiotutors.com/research-reviews/mobilization-for-herniation-regression
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23/03/2026

🦴 Can spinal mobilization actually reduce disc herniation?⁠
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‼️ This RCT shows improvements with and without mobilization—but no clear added benefit over exercise alone.⁠
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👉 Read the full review on our website to understand what this means for practice. https://app.physiotutors.com/research-reviews/mobilization-for-herniation-regression
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17/03/2026

While a comprehensive assessment of the kinetic chain—including the glutes and hamstrings—is optimal for overall athletic performance, successful patellar tendinopathy rehabilitation must prioritize the quadriceps and the calf. Ebonie Rio emphasizes that for jumping athletes, the calf is a critical yet often overlooked component. A robust rehab program should include heavy seated calf raises, standing calf raises with added weight, and specific calf endurance targets. By ensuring both the quad and calf are sufficiently loaded, clinicians can build a lower limb capable of absorbing and distributing the high forces of sport, protecting the patellar tendon from excessive strain.

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16/03/2026

Moving from heavy strength work to explosive loading requires a bridge that separates energy storage from release. Ebonie Rio suggests introducing "half-movements" to test the tendon's response without the full provocation of a fast cycle. By performing a split squat and walking it back, or practicing a deceleration stop without the subsequent change of direction, you provide the tendon with a controlled stimulus. These exercises are initially performed every second day to monitor the 24-hour symptom response. During this phase, if the athlete is symptom-free, isometrics can be phased out, though they remain a valuable tool if the athlete finds them beneficial for pain management.

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13/03/2026

Transitioning from strength training to high-impact "spring" activities requires more than just a lack of pain—it requires objective evidence of readiness. Ebonie Rio highlights the importance of meeting specific strength benchmarks to ensure the kinetic chain can support the tendon's explosive demands. For the patellar tendon, she targets a leg press of 1.5 times body weight. Because endurance is equally critical for court athletes, a metric like 30 to 35 single-leg calf raises ensures the athlete can withstand a full match without the muscles fatiguing and shifting excessive load onto the tendon. By hitting these markers, clinicians can progress to plyometrics with the confidence that the athlete’s muscle capacity is high enough to protect the tendon from overload.

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12/03/2026

Diagnosis of patellar tendinopathy should be a dynamic clinical process rather than a snapshot from a scan or a single touch. In this episode, Ebonie Rio urges clinicians to trust their clinical reasoning over imaging; if the history and presentation don't suggest a tendon issue, a positive scan shouldn't change your mind. Because the patellar tendon area can be sensitive in various conditions like osteoarthritis, simple palpation is often unreliable for a definitive diagnosis. Instead, focus on listening to the athlete’s loading history and performing progressive load tests. Most importantly, remain adaptive—if your prescribed exercises make the athlete worse, be prepared to re-evaluate and change your approach immediately.

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11/03/2026

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We introduceren Premium+ in Nederland & België.
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In deze korte video leg ik uit hoe Premium+ werkt en hoe je punten kunt verzamelen wanneer het jou uitkomt.
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11/03/2026

The field of tendon research is shifting away from the repetitive call for "more research" toward a demand for better research. A comprehensive systematic review of every patellar tendon study highlights a significant barrier to clinical practice: poorly defined diagnostic criteria. When studies fail to clearly describe how a diagnosis was reached, clinicians cannot be certain that the patients in the research match the athletes sitting in front of them.

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09/03/2026

Clinical evidence shows that structural changes seen on scans are often historical rather than the driver of current symptoms. According to Ebonie Rio, the patellar tendon matures during puberty, and high-load activity during this window can lead to structural disruptions that remain for life. This developmental timeline explains why these changes are frequently seen in asymptomatic 30-year-olds who have carried them since their teens. It also highlights why men are statistically more prone to the condition, as they often remain in high-intensity sporting environments during a later, more vulnerable period of tendon maturation. Ultimately, patellar tendinopathy remains a clinical diagnosis that cannot be determined by imaging alone.

Listen to the full podcast for free on the Physiotutors App, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts!

08/03/2026

Most clinicians underestimate just how "uber strong" an athlete needs to be to withstand the thousands of high-velocity loads required in sports like volleyball. In this episode, Ebonie Rio highlights a critical gap in tendon rehab: the lack of specificity and adequate load. Moving beyond generic protocols like "3x10" is essential, but so is addressing the "sneaky" ways the body avoids loading a sensitive tendon. By relying too heavily on double-leg exercises, we often allow patients to shift the burden to their healthy side. Mastering single-leg loading and specific exercise prescription is the only way to bridge the gap between rehab and the demands of elite performance.

Listen to the full podcast for free on the Physiotutors App, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts!

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