Compare tendon pain treatments: loading, shockwave, cortisone, PRP and stem cells.
Loading exercises come first for almost every tendon. Other treatments support rehab when pain persists.
| Treatment | Evidence |
|---|---|
| Stem cellsRecommended | Growing clinical evidence, including randomised trials |
| Loading exercises | Strong |
| Shockwave | Moderate |
| Cortisone | Short term only |
| PRP | Mixed; best for tennis elbow |
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