Tendons: Tendons are tough, fibrous tissues that connect muscles to bones, allowing for movement and stability in joints. Injuries & Illnesses: Tendonitis, tendon tears, tendinosis, Achilles tendon injury, rotator cuff injuries. Specialists: Orthopedic surgeons, physiatrists, physical therapists. Procedures & Therapies: Physical therapy, tendon repair surgery, ultrasound therapy, corticosteroid injections, eccentric exercises.