Tips from Your Yoga PT: Tendinopathy and Load Management | YogaSource Palo Alto

Welcome back! I’m Tiffany, a local physical therapist and yoga instructor. In this series, I share simple movement strategies to help you feel stronger, move with confidence, and get the most out of your yoga practice—both on and off the mat.

I recently contributed this article for YogaSource on tendinopathy, a common source of pain for many individuals. In many cases, tendon pain develops when load is not being distributed effectively through the muscle-tendon system.

In this piece, I discuss how improving muscle engagement, coordination, and strength can help reduce stress on the tendon and support more efficient movement patterns. This is a foundational concept in both yoga and physical therapy.

A key takeaway is the importance of shifting attention toward muscle activation and control rather than guarding the painful tendon itself. This can help restore more balanced loading and improve movement confidence over time.

Read the full article here: https://yogasource.com/tips-from-your-yoga-pt-march-2026-edition/