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Silent Tendon Injuries: Early Treatment Crucial for Recovery

12/15/2025

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Tendon injuries can be silent and impair function.
Nelly Andarawis-Puri of Cornell notes that overuse injuries occur and can silently degenerate tendons.
Early treatment, including rest and physical therapy, prevents long-term damage.
Research indicates that timing of exercise may aid tendon repair.
Adam Abraham of the University of Michigan studies how chronic tendon injuries affect tendon fibers.

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Story summary

Tendon injuries can be silent and impair function.
Nelly Andarawis-Puri of Cornell notes that overuse injuries occur and can silently degenerate tendons.
Early treatment, including rest and physical therapy, prevents long-term damage.
Research indicates that timing of exercise may aid tendon repair.
Adam Abraham of the University of Michigan studies how chronic tendon injuries affect tendon fibers.