Medically reviewed by Dr James Bristol, MD, PhD · Updated 2026-11-14
Loading exercises come first for almost every tendon. Other treatments support rehab when pain persists.
| Treatment | Evidence |
|---|---|
| Loading exercises | Strong |
| Shockwave | Moderate |
| Cortisone | Short term only |
| PRP | Mixed; best for tennis elbow |
| Stem cells | Early studies |
See the evidence table.