Modern Management of Tendinopathy: Evidence-Based Rehabilitation and High-Intensity Laser Therapy

Session Information

Regional Event: national
Start Date: 08/14/2026 3:20 pm
End Date: 08/14/2026 5:00 pm
Location: Celebration9-10

Speakers in this session...

  • Stuart McIntosh

    Stuart McIntosh DC, MS

    Dr. Stuart McIntosh is a professor at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC), where he contributes to the Doctorate of Chiropractic program. He earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic and a Master of Science in Sports Science and Rehabilitation from Logan University and is board-certified in chiropractic rehabilitation through the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board®. 

    Dr. McIntosh began his professional journey in private practice before joining CUKC in 2014. At the university, he has served as a full-time clinical educator, overseeing patient care in the  Chiropractic Health Center. Currently, Dr. McIntosh is an academic instructor specializing in physiotherapy courses. His expertise includes functional movement assessment, soft tissue diagnosis and management, and rehabilitation. Additionally, Dr. McIntosh sits on the board of the  American Chiropractic Association Rehab Council.

    Sessions...

    Modern Management of Tendinopathy: Evidence-Based Rehabilitation and High-Intensity Laser Therapy
    Regional Event: national
    Start Date: 08/14/2026 3:20 pm
    End Date: 08/14/2026 5:00 pm
    Location: Celebration9-10
    Session details

    Course Description

    This presentation provides an evidence-based update on the modern assessment and conservative management of tendinopathy, emphasizing contemporary tendon pathology models, progressive loading strategies, pain science principles, and the integration of high-intensity laser therapy (photobiomodulation) into rehabilitation.

    Participants will explore current theories of tendinopathy development, including mechanical overload, failed healing responses, and reactive versus degenerative tendon changes. The session also examines the role of mechanotransduction and progressive tendon loading in restoring tissue capacity and improving long-term clinical outcomes.

    In addition, attendees will review the physiological mechanisms, dosing considerations, and current evidence supporting high-intensity laser therapy as an adjunctive intervention for pain modulation and rehabilitation progression in tendinopathy management.

    Learning Objectives

    1. Explain contemporary models of tendinopathy development and tendon dysfunction. 
    2. Apply evidence-based loading strategies in tendon rehabilitation. 
    3. Describe the mechanisms and clinical applications of high-intensity laser therapy. 
    4. Integrate photobiomodulation into comprehensive tendinopathy rehabilitation programs. 

    Sponsor: Envois/ Chattanooga

Course Description

This presentation provides an evidence-based update on the modern assessment and conservative management of tendinopathy, emphasizing contemporary tendon pathology models, progressive loading strategies, pain science principles, and the integration of high-intensity laser therapy (photobiomodulation) into rehabilitation.

Participants will explore current theories of tendinopathy development, including mechanical overload, failed healing responses, and reactive versus degenerative tendon changes. The session also examines the role of mechanotransduction and progressive tendon loading in restoring tissue capacity and improving long-term clinical outcomes.

In addition, attendees will review the physiological mechanisms, dosing considerations, and current evidence supporting high-intensity laser therapy as an adjunctive intervention for pain modulation and rehabilitation progression in tendinopathy management.

Learning Objectives

  1. Explain contemporary models of tendinopathy development and tendon dysfunction. 
  2. Apply evidence-based loading strategies in tendon rehabilitation. 
  3. Describe the mechanisms and clinical applications of high-intensity laser therapy. 
  4. Integrate photobiomodulation into comprehensive tendinopathy rehabilitation programs. 

Sponsor: Envois/ Chattanooga