Tendon Calcification (Tendinosis Calcarea): Therapy

General measures

  • Depending on the symptoms and stage of disease:
    • Relief and immobilization
    • Sports leave
  • As soon as the pain subsides, physiotherapy (see below) should be started.
  • In case of trauma – care depending on the nature of the injury.

Conventional non-surgical therapy methods

  • Anti-inflammatory drugs (drugs that inhibit inflammatory processes).
  • In case of tendinosis calcarea in the shoulder area (calcific shoulder): if necessary, installation of a local anesthetic (painkiller for local anesthesia) and / or and a steroidal anti-inflammatory (cortisone depot) under the acromion (subacromial infiltration).

Medical aids

  • For tendinosis calcarea in the shoulder area with accompanying severe pain: shoulder orthosis (bandage) for relief.

Sports medicine

  • After the acute phase: endurance training (cardio training) and strength training (muscle training).
  • Strength exercises with active muscle strengthening: Coordination training; gradual increase in load.
  • Preparation of a fitness plan with appropriate sports disciplines based on a medical check (health check or athlete check).
  • Detailed information on sports medicine you will receive from us.

Physical therapy (including physiotherapy)

  • Balneological therapy:
    • Cold therapy (crypotherapy) in the acute phase.
    • Heat therapy in in chronic complaints
  • Physiotherapy
  • Medical training therapy
  • If necessary, electrotherapy

Complementary treatment methods