Tendinopathy Fitness Testing
Professional fitness testing for tendinopathy and tendonitis recovery. Maintain cardiovascular fitness while managing tendon pain and healing.
Tendinopathy management requires careful exercise modification:
- Maintain cardiovascular fitness
- Avoid aggravating activities
- Select appropriate exercise equipment
- Know safe training intensities
Achilles Tendinopathy: Bike testing (non-impact), treadmill when symptoms allow
Patellar Tendinopathy (Jumper's Knee): Bike for minimal patellofemoral stress
Gluteal Tendinopathy: Bike or treadmill depending on symptoms
Shoulder Tendinopathy: Lower-body testing (treadmill/bike), rowing when cleared
Choose equipment that minimizes tendon stress:
- Lower-limb tendinopathy: Start with bike (seated, low-impact)
- Upper-limb tendinopathy: Treadmill or bike
- Progressive loading: Advance to treadmill as symptoms improve
Tendinopathy recovery can be lengthy. VOâ‚‚ max testing helps:
- Maintain fitness on alternative equipment
- Training zones for symptom-free cardio
- Prevent whole-body deconditioning
- Support PT-prescribed exercise
Tendinopathy requires careful load management:
- Know appropriate training intensity
- Avoid "boom-bust" cycles
- Gradual progression as tendon heals
- Coordinate with PT strengthening program
For runners with lower-limb tendinopathy:
- Bike testing during symptom management phase
- Treadmill testing when symptoms controlled
- Conservative running zones to prevent flare-ups
- Repeat testing to track progress
VOâ‚‚ Max Test: $250
Complete cardiovascular assessment with equipment selected to avoid aggravating tendinopathy.
Please indicate tendon location when booking. Medical/PT clearance recommended.
Fit Evaluations
311 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Behind Hindquarter restaurant (second entrance off Dakota St.)
Contact:
Phone: 831-400-9227
Email: info@fitevals.com
Professional fitness testing for Achilles, patellar, and other tendinopathy management.
Tendinopathy-Friendly Testing
Book testing with equipment selected to minimize tendon stress.
Schedule Your Test💡 Modality Selection
Please indicate your tendinopathy location when booking so we can select the most appropriate testing equipment for your condition. Consult your PT or physician if unsure about exercise clearance.