Tendonitis in Marrakech
Tendonitis is an irritation of the tendon, the cord that connects muscle to bone. It causes localised pain — most often in the shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee or Achilles tendon — which appears with effort, movement or touch, and tends to settle in when a movement is repeated too often or too hard.
At Elite Physio Centre, in Guéliz, care starts with an assessment to identify the tendon involved and the movement that keeps irritating it, followed by a progressive physiotherapy programme: relieve the pain, then reload the tendon step by step so it becomes strong again. Sessions last 45 minutes, by appointment only.
The most frequent signs
- Localised pain along a tendon (shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, heel)
- Pain that appears with movement, effort or palpation
- Stiffness or discomfort, especially after rest or in the morning
- Pain that increases when the activity is repeated
- Sometimes slight swelling or a feeling of warmth over the area
What irritates the tendon?
- Repeated movements at work, in sport or in daily tasks
- Increasing an activity too quickly (training, a building site, moving house)
- Poor movement technique or a straining posture
- Muscles that are too weak or too stiff around the joint
- Returning to sport without sufficient preparation
Care at the centre
The assessment locates the painful tendon and evaluates your strength and movements. Rehabilitation is then progressive: never force an irritated tendon — but never let it weaken either.
- Manual techniques to relieve pain and release surrounding tension
- Progressive tendon work: adapted exercises, with the load increased step by step
- Strengthening of the muscles that protect the joint involved
- Correction of the movement or posture that maintains the irritation, and advice for your activities
The goal: a tendon that once again tolerates your everyday movements and your sport — and the right habits to prevent a relapse.
⚠ Warning signs
See a doctor promptly if the pain follows a snap or a trauma with a clear loss of strength: a tendon rupture is then possible.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I have to stop sport or the activity completely?
Rarely completely: the tendon needs an adapted load to grow stronger. The assessment defines what you can continue, what to reduce temporarily and how to resume step by step.
Do I need a prescription to treat tendonitis?
Most often yes: physiotherapy is provided on medical prescription, and the prescription is required for reimbursement of your sessions.
How long does a session last?
Each session lasts 45 minutes. The first is devoted to the assessment: locating the tendon, understanding the movement that maintains it and building your programme.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on your case, on how long the pain has been present and on your progress: the number is often set by the prescription, then reassessed as you improve — with no unnecessary sessions.
Why does the pain come back when I resume?
Often because the return was too fast for a tendon that was not ready yet. Progressing in stages — load, then speed, then full movements — is precisely what consolidates the tendon before a full return.
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Page published for information by Elite Physio Centre (Appt 17, 29 Rue Yougoslavie, Guéliz, Marrakech). It does not replace the advice of your doctor. Last updated: 23 October 2026.