11/13/2025
Pain relief in tendinopathy isn’t just about tissue healing — it’s about the person.
Key mediators of improvement include:
- Self-efficacy – “I can move safely.”
- Lower catastrophizing – less worry that movement will harm.
- Predictable pain – pain becomes understandable, less threatening.
Even before tendon strength improves, these psychological factors can drive meaningful pain reduction. For full insights watch the lecture ‘Tendinopathy rehabilitation principles and new clinical framework' by Peter Malliaras on Trustme-Ed!
