The functional severity of tendinitis can be graded based on its clinical features during athletic and daily activities.
Grade
Intensity
Pain
Performance
1
mild
occurs with extreme exertion only
not affected
2
not intense; disappears immediately when activity stops
3
moderate
starts with activity; lasts 1-2 hours after activity ceases
may be affected
4
occurs with any athletic activity and increases during activity; lasts 4-6 hours after activity ceases
level significantly decreased
5
severe
occurs immediately upon any activity involving tendon; sudden increase in pain if activity continued; lasts 12-24 hours after activity ceases
markedly curtailed or prevented
6
occurs during daily activities
unable to participate
Interpretation:
• Grading is useful during initial assessment and to monitor response to intervention over time.
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Specialty: Surgery, orthopedic
