{"id":63515,"date":"2025-07-01T12:20:59","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T10:20:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nesa.world\/blog\/uncategorized-en\/tendon-injuries-how-to-strengthen-them-and-speed-up-recovery-with-non-invasive-neuromodulation\/"},"modified":"2025-08-26T11:23:37","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T09:23:37","slug":"tendon-injuries-how-to-strengthen-them-and-speed-up-recovery-with-non-invasive-neuromodulation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nesa.world\/en\/blog\/patients\/tendon-injuries-how-to-strengthen-them-and-speed-up-recovery-with-non-invasive-neuromodulation\/","title":{"rendered":"Tendon Injuries: How to Strengthen Them and Speed Up Recovery with Non-Invasive Neuromodulation"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"63515\" class=\"elementor elementor-63515 elementor-63251\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-403eb2da e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"403eb2da\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-198b115a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"198b115a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tendons are key structures of the musculoskeletal system. They are subjected to constant load and can be easily injured, especially when there is overuse or poor recovery. <b>Tendon injuries<\/b>, such as tendinitis, affect millions of people each year, limiting their mobility and quality of life. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Thanks to advances in applied neuroscience, it is now possible to support the recovery of tendon injuries through innovative technologies such as <b>NESA\u00ae non-invasive neuromodulation<\/b>, which acts directly on the autonomic nervous system to promote the ideal biological environment for soft tissue repair. <\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>What are tendon injuries?<\/b> <\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A tendon injury involves inflammation, degeneration, or rupture of the tissue that connects muscle to bone. The most frequent include: <\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Tendonitis<\/b> (acute inflammation) <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Tendinosis<\/b> (chronic degeneration without inflammation) <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Partial or complete ruptures<\/b><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">These tendon injuries often affect the Achilles tendon, rotator cuff, epicondyle, or plantar fascia. <\/span><\/p><p aria-level=\"3\">\u00a0<\/p><h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Symptoms and Risk Factors<\/b> <\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The most frequent symptoms of tendon injuries include: <\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Localized pain when moving the joint <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Stiffness or loss of muscle strength <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Visible inflammation <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Functional limitation <\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The most common risk factors are: <\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Repetitive movement or overload <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Aging or loss of tendon elasticity <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Stress, chronic fatigue and poor rest <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Training without adequate recovery <\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>How to strengthen tendons effectively<\/b> <\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Active prevention is essential. Here are some evidence-based strategies on how to strengthen tendons: <\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Progressive eccentric exercises<\/b> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dynamic stretching and controlled mobility <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Diet rich in collagen, vitamin C and magnesium <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Rest and stress management <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Gentle neuromuscular stimulation techniques such as <b>NESA\u00ae non-invasive neuromodulation<\/b> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This last point is becoming increasingly relevant, especially in post-injury recovery processes. You can learn more about how it works in this <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/nesa.world\/tecnologia-y-abordaje\/tratamientos-nesa\/\">article on NESA\u00ae technology.<\/a> <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you wonder how to safely strengthen tendons, the key lies in combining controlled exercise and neuromodulation techniques. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Specialists agree that knowing how to strengthen tendons helps prevent injuries and improves functional recovery. <\/span><\/p><h3 aria-level=\"3\">\u00a0<\/h3><h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>NESA\u00ae Non-Invasive Neuromodulation: How It Works on Tendons<\/b> <\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">NESA\u00ae microcurrents stimulate strategic points of the peripheral nervous system, generating regulatory responses at the central and autonomic levels. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The benefits for the musculoskeletal system include: <\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Improved sleep quality<\/b> (key to tissue regeneration) <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Reduction of pain and muscle tone<\/b> associated with compensations <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Increased blood flow and tissue oxygenation<\/b> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Activation of the parasympathetic nervous system, which facilitates the natural repair of connective tissue. <\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3 aria-level=\"3\">\u00a0<\/h3><h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Treatment for Tendinitis:<\/b><b> A Comprehensive Approach<\/b> <\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In cases of tendinitis or tendon overload, the intervention must be integral: <\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Active rest + specific exercise <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Education on load management and relapse prevention <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/nesa.world\/fisioterapia-y-rehabilitacion\/\"><b>NESA\u00ae Non-invasive Neuromodulation<\/b><\/a> as a therapeutic complement <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Coordination between physiotherapy, nutrition, and rest management <\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Including NESA\u00ae technology as part of <b>tendinitis treatment<\/b> optimizes repair processes without invasive or pharmacological effects. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Many professionals combine eccentric exercise, guided rest, and NESA\u00ae for a more <b>effective tendinitis treatment<\/b>, especially in resistant or chronic cases. <\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>\ud83c\udfa5 Clinical case: Patellar tendinopathy<\/b> <\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Discover in this video how a comprehensive approach \u2014 including therapeutic exercise and NESA\u00ae non-invasive neuromodulation \u2014 can make a difference in treating patellar tendinopathy. <br \/><\/span><\/p><p><iframe title=\"Caso Cl\u00ednico: Tendinopat\u00eda rotuliana - Berni Mach\u00edo, fisioterapeuta experto en NESA\u00ae\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3xExHEvXYgU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Video transcript: <\/span><\/h3><p><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Hello, my name is Berni Machio, I am a physiotherapist and osteopath, and I am here to present the following clinical case. In this case, I will present a patellar tendinopathy. The patient is a 23-year-old male with a post-match tendinopathy, traumatic, following a fall during a basketball game. He is an amateur player, and the treatment we carried out in combination with other therapies in the clinic, together with NESA therapy, consisted of the first two to three sessions. We worked with programme number one, programme number two and programme number three. Where? <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">At the central level. As these three sessions progressed, in order to generate a more distal approach, we started working at the level of L4, performing metameric work there. It is important to note <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\" data-contrast=\"auto\">that the director can be moved. Never, when using the director, should you place the same sticker in the same spot again. We use a different director for each of the applications we perform. Then, from the eighth session onwards, we began working directly on the patellar tendon area. We placed the electrodes locally, targeting the injured area, and modulated with programme number six, programme number two, and programme number seven, working locally on the tendon. This, in combination with other types of therapies and physical exercise, was one of the positive inputs that helped us move this patient forward. One important point, especially when working with neuromodulation, was that the patient showed clear improvement regarding pain after treatment, particularly upon palpation of the tendon. I hope this case helps you better understand the concept of working with the NESA non-invasive neuromodulation system.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tendons are key structures of the musculoskeletal system. 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