Show Notes
💡In this episode of PT Pro Talk, Professor Jill Cook clearly explains why many people misdiagnose, what types of load irritate tendons, and how to identify the true trigger that initiates pain (re-airing). Jill also presents valuable insights into clinical evaluation, classic signs for each tendon, myths about rest, how to use isometric exercises correctly, and when not to rely solely on imaging findings.
💭 “We would expect that, immediately after the isometrics, there would be at least a 50% drop in their pain." - Prof. Jill Cook 👉🏻Professor Jill Cook is an Emeritus Professor in Musculoskeletal Health at the La Trobe Sport & Exercise Medicine Research Centre in Melbourne, Australia, and one of the world’s leading researchers in tendon health. With more than 30 years of clinical and research experience, she is internationally recognized for her work on tendinopathy and for co-developing the widely used Tendon Continuum Model. Since completing her PhD in 2000, Prof. Cook has focused on tendon pathology, rehabilitation, load management, treatment options, and the risk factors that contribute to tendon injury - helping bridge the gap between research and real-world clinical practice. Alongside her academic role, she runs a specialist tendon physiotherapy practice and teaches globally, delivering lectures and workshops to help clinicians better understand and manage tendon conditions.
📚You will learn about: Tendinopathy mechanism of injury
The different stages of tendinopathy pathology development
What you should look for in the clinical assessment
Tendinopathy differential diagnosis
Treatment strategies
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🔎 Jill's resource of information: Barcelona's 2021 TENDON GUIDE focuses on tendon injuries in football players.
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