How long does it take to recover from tendinitis and other tendinopathies?
After two to four weeks of rest, a child can usually do limited activity with their injured body part. Most children can resume full activity four to six weeks after being injured.
How can my child avoid tendinitis and other tendinopathies?
The best way to avoid these kinds of injuries is through physical conditioning. That includes doing proper warm-ups before activity, practicing proper technique for athletic movements, and cross-training so that your child develops supporting muscles.
For example, if your child developed hamstring tendinitis (which affects the back of the leg) from playing soccer, they can protect their hamstring in the future by strengthening all the muscles of the leg, through an activity such as cycling.