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Get your tendon loading properly again

The pain is sharp when you start, eases as you warm up, then bites again the next morning. Tendonitis responds well to the right loading plan, and your physiotherapist or podiatrist can build one for you.

Medicare, NDIS, DVA and private health funds accepted.

Tendonitis is pain, swelling and loss of strength in a tendon, the tough cord that joins muscle to bone. It usually starts when the load on a tendon rises faster than the tendon can adapt to, through new training, a heavier work roster or a change in footwear.

Treatment is not rest alone. Your physiotherapist or podiatrist works out which tendon is involved, what overloaded it, and how much load it can handle now, then builds strength back up in steps you can tolerate.

Who does it affect?

anyone who loads a tendon repeatedly, from runners and tradespeople to office workers and gardeners.

How common is it?

tendon problems are among the most frequent reasons people seek treatment for pain in the limbs.

What is the recovery like?

varies with the tendon, how long the pain has been there and how much load you need to return to.

Who should I see for treatment?

physiotherapists, and podiatrists for tendons in the foot, ankle and lower leg.

What funding options are available?

Medicare, NDIS, DVA and private health funds accepted.

What is tendonitis?

Tendonitis means pain and irritation in a tendon. The name suggests inflammation, and in the first few days that can be part of it. Once pain has been there for weeks, the tissue changes are usually structural rather than inflammatory, which is why clinicians often use the term tendinopathy.

It builds up rather than snapping on. The tendon takes on more load than it has been prepared for, the fibres struggle to keep up with repair, and the tendon becomes painful and less able to store and release energy.

Common contributing factors include:

A sudden jump in training volume, speed, hills or hours on your feet
Long gaps in activity followed by a fast return
Footwear changes, worn-out shoes or a new work surface
Weakness in the muscle group above the painful tendon
Health factors such as diabetes, high cholesterol or some medications

If your pain sits in one place, you can book directly with the teams who treat tennis elbow (https://onepointhealth.com.au/treatments/tennis-elbow/), golfer’s elbow (https://onepointhealth.com.au/treatments/golfers-elbow/) and rotator cuff injury (https://onepointhealth.com.au/treatments/rotator-cuff-injury/).

Symptoms of Tendonitis

Tendonitis usually presents as:

Pain at one clear point on or near the tendon, rather than spread across a whole area

Pain that is worst on the first few steps or movements, then eases as you warm up

Pain that returns the following morning after a heavy day

Stiffness after sitting still or after sleep

Swelling, thickening or a lump you can feel along the tendon

Reduced strength or push-off power on that side

Your plan comes out of the assessment, not out of a template.

Load management

you keep moving, but at a level the tendon can handle, so it settles without losing the strength you already have.

Progressive strengthening

graded exercise, often starting with isometric holds and building to heavy, slow resistance, gives the tendon a reason to adapt and rebuild.

Hands-on treatment

soft tissue work and joint mobilisation reduce pain and restore movement in the joints above and below, so the tendon is not the only thing absorbing load.

Footwear, taping and bracing

offloading the tendon lowers the strain it takes each step or each rep, which buys the strengthening work time to take effect.

Technique and training review

your physiotherapist looks at how you run, lift or work, so the loading pattern that caused the problem changes too.

Referral when it is needed

if imaging, shockwave therapy, an injection or a specialist opinion would help, your practitioner arranges it.

What to expect at your first appointment

Tell us what is going on

You describe where the pain sits, when it started, what makes it worse and what you need to get back to.

A full assessment

We test strength, movement and how the tendon responds to load, and check the joints and muscles around it.

A clear plan

You leave knowing which tendon is involved, what to change now, and the exercises to start with.

Review and adjust

We recheck your strength and pain response, then progress the loading as the tendon takes on more.

When to book an appointment

Book an assessment if:

Tendon pain has lasted more than two weeks, or keeps returning each time you train
It is limiting your work, sport, stairs or sleep
Rest, ice and anti-inflammatories have not changed anything
You are not sure whether it is the tendon, the joint or a nerve

Looking after your lower back at home

These strategies suit most people with recent, uncomplicated back pain, and work alongside treatment rather than replacing it.

A sudden jump in training volume, speed, hills or hours on your feet
Long gaps in activity followed by a fast return
Footwear changes, worn-out shoes or a new work surface
Weakness in the muscle group above the painful tendon
Health factors such as diabetes, high cholesterol or some medications

Meet the team who treat this

Behind every appointment is a team of practitioners who know each other, trust each other and work together for you. Across seven clinics and nine disciplines, our team shares expertise, coordinates treatment plans and celebrates your progress together.

Meet the full team

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Abijith Anand

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Aimee Fuller

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Alicia Whiticker

Healthcare Support Officer

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Amanda Banks

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Amanda Duggan

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Amy Meekings

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Anita Beerapu

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Benjamin Tucker

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Blake Ciscato

Healthcare Support Officer

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Blake Cossor

Healthcare Support Officer

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Bronte Tupper

Healthcare Support Officer

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Callum Thorpe

Healthcare Support Officer

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Carin Bloom

Healthcare Support Officer

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Charli Haddow

Healthcare Support Officer

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Chris Farrugia

Healthcare Support Officer

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Chris Moulds

Healthcare Support Officer

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Ciara O’Kane

Healthcare Support Officer

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Claudia Thomas

Healthcare Support Officer

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Corrina Aitken

Healthcare Support Officer

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David Logue

Healthcare Support Officer

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Dean Gresser

Healthcare Support Officer

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Emma Nassif

Healthcare Support Officer

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Emma Scanlon

Healthcare Support Officer

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Erin Burns

Healthcare Support Officer

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Esha Sharma

Healthcare Support Officer

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Ester Iskandar

Healthcare Support Officer

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Evangelina Papalia

Healthcare Support Officer

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Fatima Hussaini

Healthcare Support Officer

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Felicity Spencer-Davey

Healthcare Support Officer

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Frankie Raikadroka

Healthcare Support Officer

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Hannah Norrie

Healthcare Support Officer

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Harrison Gregson

Healthcare Support Officer

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Heather Edwards

Healthcare Support Officer

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Isaac Vella

Healthcare Support Officer

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Jarrah Nesbitt

Healthcare Support Officer

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Jasmine Apap

Healthcare Support Officer

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Jessica Orchard

Healthcare Support Officer

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Jonathan Lopez

Healthcare Support Officer

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Justin Hanna

Healthcare Support Officer

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Kasey Collins

Healthcare Support Officer

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Katrina Gauci

Healthcare Support Officer

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Kennedy Touet

Healthcare Support Officer

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Kristy Edwards

Healthcare Support Officer

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Kurt White

Healthcare Support Officer

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Kyle Perry

Healthcare Support Officer

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Kylie Saba

Healthcare Support Officer

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Lorna Nicastri

Healthcare Support Officer

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Lucas Barglik

Healthcare Support Officer

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Mackenzie Gleeson

Healthcare Support Officer

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Madeleine Vella

Healthcare Support Officer

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Maja Bosic

Healthcare Support Officer

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Marxy Koronel

Healthcare Support Officer

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Matt Barton

Healthcare Support Officer

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Mia Nikic

Healthcare Support Officer

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Michael Todd

Healthcare Support Officer

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Mr Jeffery Jenkins FACPS

Healthcare Support Officer

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Nathan Cavanagh

Healthcare Support Officer

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Oren Schulze

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Patience Namiiro

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Patrick Celeban

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Paul Sawaqed

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Phillip Hartshorne

Healthcare Support Officer

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Praise Khin

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Rebecca Samuels

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Rianna Nicotera

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Sarah Bonnici

Healthcare Support Officer

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Sarah Fenter

Healthcare Support Officer

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Shannon Smith

Healthcare Support Officer

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Shara Percival

Healthcare Support Officer

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Sherie Casson

Healthcare Support Officer

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Siobhan Kelly

Healthcare Support Officer

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Summer Watson

Healthcare Support Officer

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Taleisha Bozzi

Healthcare Support Officer

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Tori McLean

Healthcare Support Officer

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Trystan Singh

Healthcare Support Officer

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Uty Kotwal

Healthcare Support Officer

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Veronica Theiss

Healthcare Support Officer

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Yoni Hochberg

Healthcare Support Officer

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Zak Lloyd

Healthcare Support Officer

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Zane Awik

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

EPC, DVA, NDIS and WorkCover welcome

Nearly half of our appointments are funded through Medicare, DVA, NDIS or WorkCover. We manage the paperwork so you can focus on your health.

Medicare (EPC)

Your GP can refer you for up to five Medicare-rebated allied health sessions per calendar year. We accept EPC referrals for podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics and psychology.

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NDIS

We are a registered NDIS provider across podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics and psychology. We work directly with your plan manager and provide clear progress reporting.

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Medicare (EPC)

Your GP can refer you for up to five Medicare-rebated allied health sessions per calendar year. We accept EPC referrals for podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics and psychology.

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Medicare (EPC)

Your GP can refer you for up to five Medicare-rebated allied health sessions per calendar year. We accept EPC referrals for podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics and psychology.

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Made by us. Stocked by us. Worn by you

Great care is not just what happens in your appointment. It is what supports you in the thousands of steps you take between visits. Our footwear store and orthotics lab are both part of the OnePointHealth team, designed to keep your treatment working long after you have walked out the door.

Shoes our podiatrists wear and recommend

Footwear shapes how you move, how you recover and how comfortable you feel at the end of the day. Our podiatry team chooses the range stocked at our footwear store, which means the shoes on the shelf are the ones we genuinely recommend to our patients.

Selected and reviewed by our podiatry team
Fitted in person with biomechanical advice on hand
Refreshed each season to reflect what is working for our patients

Custom orthotics, made by our own team

Every pair of orthotics we prescribe is designed by your podiatrist and made by our own manufacturing team. That means shorter turnaround times, a clearer point of contact, and a podiatrist who can adjust your orthotics directly if anything needs refining over time.

Designed by your podiatrist, made by our manufacturing team
Used to support recovery from heel pain, sports injuries, gait concerns and foot complications related to diabetes
Reviewed and adjusted by the same practitioner as your needs change

Seven clinics across three regions

Find a clinic near you. Each location is staffed by local practitioners who know your community.

Penrith

Western Sydney

Our largest centre, with our full range of services under one roof.

510/536 High St, Penrith NSW 2750

TBD

Ropes Crossing

Western Sydney

Podiatry, at Ropes Crossing Village.

1B/2 Central Pl, Ropes Crossing NSW 2760

TBD

Blaxland

Western Sydney

Podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology and group classes.

10 Layton Ave, Blaxland NSW 2774

TBD

Springwood

Western Sydney

Podiatry, dietetics and a boutique footwear store.

20 Ferguson Road, Springwood NSW 2777

TBD

Katoomba

Western Sydney

Podiatry, physiotherapy, dietetics and psychology, in a restored 1914 cottage.

69 Megalong Street, Katoomba NSW 2780

TBD

Ryde

Western Sydney

Podiatry, physiotherapy, dietetics, exercise physiology and psychology, with a footwear store and gait analysis.

819 Victoria Road, corner of Shepherd Street, Ryde NSW 2112

TBD

Lindfield

Western Sydney

Podiatry, with mobile podiatry across the North Shore and Northern Beaches.

2/324 Pacific Highway, Lindfield NSW 2070

TBD

Ready to get on top of that tendon pain?

Book an assessment, find out which tendon is involved, and start a loading plan that fits your week.

Frequently asked questions

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