# Best sports medicine Arizona: a guide to easing soreness

*Best Sports Medicine Arizona | Joint Soreness and Care*

> Best sports medicine Arizona information about sore joints, simple home care, warning signs, and what QC Kinetix may offer without surgery.

**Plain help for a sore joint**

Best sports medicine Arizona: help for a sore joint

Find common reasons for soreness, sensible things to try, and signs that call for care.

- Soreness explained
- Home care first
- When to get help
- Non-surgical choices

## Ownership and scope, before the list

This publication is operated by the owners of the QC Kinetix clinics in the Phoenix area. QC Kinetix records may appear in the roundup, and those owners have a commercial interest in consultations booked through this site. Clinic names are handled alike. The available list draws only from Phoenix-metro searches on one public website, so it does not cover all of Arizona or decide what care suits you.

Why is this joint still sore? You may have done more walking, lifting, or yard work than it could handle. Old wear or an earlier injury can also make a busy day hurt. The ache may begin during use, later that evening, or the next morning. When it starts matters.

## What to notice about the ache

Soreness in the first few steps may go with stiffness after rest, while an ache that builds all day may mean repeated use keeps stirring the joint hour after hour. Night pain matters because it can ruin sleep and deserves a closer look. None of these signs proves the cause by itself.

Notice swelling, weakness, catching, or lost motion. I’d also write down how the joint feels the next morning. Think back to extra stairs, lifting, golf, or a longer outing. If the ache began with a snap, hard blow, or sudden weakness, don't treat it as simple overuse.

These details help explain the soreness during an exam.

## What to try while it settles

Ease back on the task that brings on the ache. You can still move in ways that feel comfortable. Try shorter walks, lighter jobs, or fewer trips up the stairs. Gentle motion may loosen stiffness. If you hurt much more that evening or the next morning, do less.

At QC Kinetix, medical providers means the clinic staff who check your soreness and carry out care. They offer regenerative treatment, a type of office procedure that can use material from your own body. One choice is platelet-rich plasma, prepared by concentrating part of your blood. It isn't exercise or a daily medicine.

Start with an amount of activity the joint can handle.

## When to have it checked

Book a visit if the soreness returns, breaks your sleep, or makes daily tasks hard. Seek help sooner after a hard injury. The joint needs prompt care if it looks out of place, won't support you, swells fast, or suddenly loses strength. Get checked promptly for new numbness or a joint that is hot and red.

Bring a note saying when the ache began and which actions stir it up. Add any old images, reports, and your medicine list. That short history lets the examiner focus more time on the sore joint.

Waiting until every day is hard isn't required.

## Referenced public review profiles

### Desert Spine & Sports Physicians

Phoenix · google.com

4.9 out of 5; 1,532 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6431733846487539391)

### Desert Spine & Sports Physicians

Mesa · google.com

4.9 out of 5; 1,480 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5317239215722126937)

### Desert Orthopedics Center

Scottsdale · google.com

4.9 out of 5; 1,039 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8021669118939712199)

### OrthoArizona – Glendale

Glendale · google.com

4.8 out of 5; 2,502 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13265027725071215583)

### OrthoArizona – Peoria

Peoria · google.com

4.8 out of 5; 2,069 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13724634340840841573)

### TOCA at Banner Health | Glendale, AZ | 64th Dr.

Glendale · google.com

4.8 out of 5; 778 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5358962393367107633)

### The CORE Institute - Surprise Physical Therapy

Surprise · google.com

4.9 out of 5; 600 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13637617805757652566)

### Banner Urgent Care | Phoenix, AZ | Central Ave

Phoenix · google.com

4.5 out of 5; 1,452 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7894610244433094730)

### Gilbert Physical Medicine

Gilbert · google.com

4.9 out of 5; 532 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8026474420989926629)

### The CORE Institute - Sun City West

Sun City West · google.com

4.9 out of 5; 6,984 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14238546657881434568)

### The CORE Institute - Peoria Lakes Club

Sun City · google.com

4.9 out of 5; 2,361 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5266202568174717739)

### Orthopedic Sports Therapy

Tempe · google.com

5.0 out of 5; 412 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6839462231542321594)

### TOCA at Banner Health | Tempe, AZ | Mill Ave.

Tempe · google.com

4.5 out of 5; 745 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13482739224427996776)

### OrthoArizona

Surprise · google.com

4.9 out of 5; 371 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17886811307549662700)

### East Mesa Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Mesa · google.com

4.9 out of 5; 309 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1195307482551588676)

### az ortho - peoria

Peoria · google.com

4.9 out of 5; 303 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9307994868220870828)

### ATI Physical Therapy - Queen Creek

Queen Creek · google.com

4.9 out of 5; 301 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=646637882602279948)

### BackFit Health + Spine

Queen Creek · google.com

4.9 out of 5; 273 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11039296400692885944)

### Desert Spine & Sports Physicians

Peoria · google.com

4.8 out of 5; 291 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14403179955693832309)

### Sports Docs Family Chiro

Tempe · google.com

5.0 out of 5; 228 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17286053705026925157)

### HonorHealth in collaboration with Arizona Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialists

Phoenix · google.com

4.8 out of 5; 286 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16969625981311588188)

### Sheitelman Physical Medicine

Surprise · google.com

4.9 out of 5; 247 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9748507238971337248)

### Optimize Performance Medicine

Chandler · google.com

4.9 out of 5; 226 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1786060978604291301)

### AFC Physical Medicine & Chiropractic Surprise

Surprise · google.com

4.8 out of 5; 251 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6117526482999810409)

### Active Spine & Sport Therapy

Chandler · google.com

5.0 out of 5; 198 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16307657859845321004)

### Arizona Performance Institute- Physical Therapy and Sports Performance (AZPI)

Mesa · google.com

5.0 out of 5; 193 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9020273496734636368)

### Foothills Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine

Surprise · google.com

4.8 out of 5; 236 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2208638472335365510)

### Banner Physical Therapy - Queen Creek

Queen Creek · google.com

4.9 out of 5; 207 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9725410904236108800)

### Banner Health Center | Queen Creek, AZ | Ellsworth Loop Rd.

Queen Creek · google.com

4.0 out of 5; 626 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9195453373591363749)

### Fiel Family & Sports Medicine

Tempe · google.com

4.8 out of 5; 210 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17611231578118919246)

### San Tan Physical Therapy

Queen Creek · google.com

4.9 out of 5; 180 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2834774516104991878)

### Diamondback Physical Therapy

Gilbert · google.com

5.0 out of 5; 158 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7032248073712498749)

### AZ Sports Medicine in collaboration with HonorHealth - Pima Center

Scottsdale · google.com

4.9 out of 5; 168 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5842137813972442560)

### Charles Peterson, MD

Mesa · google.com

4.8 out of 5; 187 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5642677589796508573)

### Modern Sports Medicine Physical Therapy and Orthopedics of Gilbert, AZ

Gilbert · google.com

4.9 out of 5; 167 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5879098013305030478)

### Foothills Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine

Surprise · google.com

5.0 out of 5; 134 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12848136788728175930)

### Banner Health Clinic | Surprise, AZ | Litchfield Rd.

Surprise · google.com

4.3 out of 5; 283 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4175198803103809328)

### Spooner Old Town

Scottsdale · google.com

4.9 out of 5; 136 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6420998760939430696)

### Full Circle Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Phoenix · google.com

5.0 out of 5; 116 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17129276422535510991)

### Swing Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy - Surprise

Surprise · google.com

5.0 out of 5; 114 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17159715127838015111)

### Foothills Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine

Mesa · google.com

4.8 out of 5; 138 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3977243578173482328)

### Sellers Sports Medicine & Family Practice

Tempe · google.com

4.8 out of 5; 136 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16372579511433458163)

### Dr. Andrew Chung, DO

Surprise · google.com

4.9 out of 5; 122 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14837029408223408639)

### Performance Medicine Institute

Phoenix · google.com

4.9 out of 5; 121 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17733144742351962770)

### 360 Physical Therapy - Queen Creek

Queen Creek · google.com

4.9 out of 5; 120 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14870552587197062778)

### Banner - University Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institute | Phoenix, AZ | McDowell Rd.

Phoenix · google.com

4.4 out of 5; 206 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15969535849981300150)

### Banner Sports Medicine Scottsdale | Scottsdale, AZ | Dobson Rd.

Scottsdale · google.com

4.6 out of 5; 162 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7307832412601709664)

### Foothills Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine

Phoenix · google.com

4.8 out of 5; 123 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15208135010459333539)

### Foothills Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine

Chandler · google.com

4.8 out of 5; 122 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16955438964215373327)

### Orthopedic Performance Therapy

Mesa · google.com

5.0 out of 5; 100 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4317253515369232148)

### Evangelista orthopedic clinic

Scottsdale · google.com

4.9 out of 5; 108 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=355271672803998259)

### Athletico Physical Therapy - Queen Creek

Queen Creek · google.com

4.9 out of 5; 106 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9489772640119533178)

### Orthopedic Sports Therapy

Phoenix · google.com

5.0 out of 5; 91 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2693640057826279873)

### Foothills Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine

Gilbert · google.com

4.8 out of 5; 106 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15614322126930157840)

### Banner Health Clinic | Glendale, AZ | Eugie Ave.

Glendale · google.com

4.5 out of 5; 136 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=456733517704979683)

### Elizabeth Batterton, MD

Phoenix · google.com

4.9 out of 5; 87 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14289570448974454785)

### Modern Sports Medicine Physical Therapy and Orthopedics of Mesa, AZ

Mesa · google.com

5.0 out of 5; 79 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17942970094453374246)

### Athletico Physical Therapy - Surprise (AZ)

Surprise · google.com

4.9 out of 5; 84 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12470480250668788986)

### Spooner Surprise City Center

Surprise · google.com

4.9 out of 5; 81 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10297329089282672857)

### HonorHealth Orthopedics - Tempe

Tempe · google.com

4.6 out of 5; 105 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5349299696310553982)

### Phoenix Sports & Spinal Med

Surprise · google.com

5.0 out of 5; 281 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14818560038325465810)

### Modern Sports Medicine Physical Therapy and Orthopedics of Chandler, AZ

Chandler · google.com

5.0 out of 5; 62 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17738896742447447562)

### Foothills Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine

Phoenix · google.com

4.8 out of 5; 74 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11289170612918145756)

### Foothills Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine

Paradise Valley · google.com

4.9 out of 5; 135 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8416243881440505827)

### Gameday Men’s Health Surprise, AZ

Surprise · google.com

4.8 out of 5; 66 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6427571911355484327)

### Valhalla Chiropractic

Mesa · google.com

4.9 out of 5; 58 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7314253954278949690)

### Strataa PLLC

Phoenix · google.com

5.0 out of 5; 52 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4363878381685921434)

### Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Orthopedic and Sports Medicine - Mercy Gilbert

Gilbert · google.com

4.8 out of 5; 56 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5035900621755796293)

### Foothills Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine

Scottsdale · google.com

4.7 out of 5; 53 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15703310572233370909)

### Foothills Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine

Queen Creek · google.com

5.0 out of 5; 39 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8243389127673133849)

### Foothills Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine

Peoria · google.com

4.9 out of 5; 42 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6039493274148187345)

### Modern Sports Medicine Physical Therapy and Orthopedics of Sun Lakes, AZ

Sun Lakes · google.com

5.0 out of 5; 72 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17870623308741624908)

### REP Sports Medicine & Recovery

Tempe · google.com

5.0 out of 5; 35 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7234078070730030377)

### Modern Sports Medicine Physical Therapy and Orthopedics of Peoria, AZ

Peoria · google.com

4.7 out of 5; 42 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3459793747134679318)

### Arizona Sports Medicine

Tempe · google.com

4.7 out of 5; 39 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16341565906337492406)

### QC Kinetix - Peoria

Peoria · google.com

4.9 out of 5; 31 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10991105304045312998)

### Banner Health Clinic | Chandler, AZ | Alma School Rd.

Chandler · google.com

4.6 out of 5; 36 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12200683899899014860)

### QC Kinetix - Chandler

Chandler · google.com

4.7 out of 5; 32 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8376966506272548317)

### Injury Clinics of Arizona

Gilbert · google.com

4.8 out of 5; 29 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7870205956283762904)

### QC Kinetix - Scottsdale

Scottsdale · google.com

4.5 out of 5; 35 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5864260688710571867)

### Crossroads Orthopedic Physical Therapy

Chandler · google.com

5.0 out of 5; 21 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5653543142146539319)

### Foothills Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine

Surprise · google.com

5.0 out of 5; 20 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10352652623959244904)

### Orthopedic and Sports Performance Institute

Chandler · google.com

3.6 out of 5; 54 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9786706152369185661)

### QC Kinetix - Phoenix

Phoenix · google.com

4.8 out of 5; 18 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6309804382704448889)

### Fiel Family & Sports Medicine: Thomas Fiel, DO

Tempe · google.com

4.2 out of 5; 28 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4012677237145283401)

### Modern Sports Medicine Physical Therapy and Orthopedics of Surprise, AZ

Surprise · google.com

4.6 out of 5; 20 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1294585080262955381)

### Altherica Athletics

Phoenix · google.com

5.0 out of 5; 15 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13372200003333667244)

### Arcadia Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Phoenix · google.com

5.0 out of 5; 13 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14207495748125281963)

### SOS Physical Therapy

Queen Creek · google.com

4.4 out of 5; 19 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7213826963019728821)

### Arizona Sports Medicine Center - Scottsdale

Scottsdale · google.com

3.7 out of 5; 33 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10613888130414952883)

### Mayo Clinic Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Tempe · google.com

4.1 out of 5; 22 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7814857679120176029)

### Banner - University Sports Medicine and Concussion Specialists | Phoenix, AZ | 10th St.

Phoenix · google.com

3.6 out of 5; 30 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13178782072211824815)

### Arizona Sports Medicine Center - Mesa

Mesa · google.com

3.5 out of 5; 33 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11107744313746326116)

### Steward Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Center, Phoenix

Phoenix · google.com

3.0 out of 5; 41 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16010925066121058943)

### Banner Sports Medicine High Performance Center | Scottsdale, AZ | Dobson Rd.

Scottsdale · google.com

4.3 out of 5; 12 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=18125884623490999541)

### Mayo Clinic Tempe Sports Medicine - River Office

Tempe · google.com

4.6 out of 5; 9 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3670142422296827895)

### Arizona Sports And Spine Physicians, P.C.

Mesa · google.com

3.4 out of 5; 12 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7314808340061987022)

### Sports Performance and Recovery

Mesa · google.com

5.0 out of 5; 4 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16724812478215974466)

### A Z Sports & Spine Physicians

Phoenix · google.com

4.0 out of 5; 6 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14271582285241010024)

### Banas Sports Therapy, Rehab & Physical Medicine

Gilbert · google.com

4.8 out of 5; 18 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=449662683269033496)

### Central City Orthopedic and Spine

Phoenix · google.com

3.7 out of 5; 6 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4737238773910039752)

### Greenfield Orthopedics: Surgery & Sports Medicine

Glendale · google.com

5.0 out of 5; 3 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16778436624393277359)

### Arizona Sports & Spine Physicians

Phoenix · google.com

3.5 out of 5; 35 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3936990692954006364)

### Athletic Institute of Medicine | Orthopedic Clinic Scottsdale AZ

Mesa · google.com

5.0 out of 5; 2 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

[Open the public source](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13252062569284426187)

### J Jackson

Mesa · google.com

5.0 out of 5; 2 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

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### Northwest Orthopedics & Sports Physical Therapy

Sun City West · google.com

4.2 out of 5; 5 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

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### Arizona Sports Medicine Center at Biltmore Terrace

Phoenix · google.com

5.0 out of 5; 1 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

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### Orthopedic Service Program - Dignity Health St Joseph's Medical Center - Phoenix

Phoenix · google.com

5.0 out of 5; 1 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

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### Arizona Sports Medicine Center at Arrowhead Campus

Glendale · google.com

1.0 out of 5; 1 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

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### Dr. Sholom Gootzeit D.O.

Surprise · google.com

1.0 out of 5; 1 published reviews; observed 2026-09-03.

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## Evidence sources

1. Tendinopathy is described in the Nature Reviews Disease Primers review as a complex, multifaceted tendon pathology - disorganised collagen fibres, increased microvasculature and sensory nerve ingrowth, dysregulated matrix homeostasis, increased immune cells and inflammatory mediators, and enhanced cell apoptosis - most commonly affecting the rotator cuff, the medial and lateral elbow epicondyles, the patellar tendon, the gluteal tendons and the Achilles. The authors state plainly that management consists of exercise and loading programmes, therapeutic modalities and surgery, and that their effectiveness 'remains ambiguous'.
   Millar NL, et al. — [Tendinopathy.](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33414454/). *Nat Rev Dis Primers*, 2021.

2. The continuum model argues that describing tendinopathy simply as degenerative or as failed healing does not explain why people of different ages, with tendons under different loads, present with such varying pain, irritability and function - or why some tendons respond to simple treatment and some resist everything. It proposes a continuum of pathology instead, which allows treatments to be placed rationally along it.
   Cook JL, et al. — [Is tendon pathology a continuum? A pathology model to explain the clinical presentation of load-induced tendinopathy.](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18812414/). *Br J Sports Med*, 2009.


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