Tissue Issues Part 1

Movement is Medicine · Dec 3, 2025 · 27m

In Part 1 of "Tissue Issues" the Movement Is Medicine team break down the biology behind the aches and tears that bring people to the clinic.

We cover:

• Muscle strains and grade 1–3 tears (why partial tears can hurt more than full tears and typical 2–8 week timelines)

• Tendons as the "ropes" that fray over time — why they're slow to heal, how tendinopathy differs from true tendonitis, and why progressive loading matters (hint: rest isn't always the answer)

• The avulsion problem (strong tendon, weak attachment) and the role of vascularity, hormones, and systemic disease in tissue health

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