The Tendon Health Optimization Program (THOP)
Your science-based guide to building stronger, healthier tendons—through light, recovery, and lifestyle.
ENROLL NOWYour tendons don’t just need treatment—they need optimization.
In this self-paced program, Harvard-trained sports medicine specialists Dr. Steven Makovitch and Dr. Christine Eng share the exact science behind how lifestyle factors—like light exposure, grounding, hydration, sleep, and recovery—directly impact tendon strength and repair.
You’ll Learn How To:
- Support tendon healing through optimal sleep and light cycles
- Use grounding, exercise, and hydration to boost recovery
- Integrate cold therapy, nutrition, and microhabits for resilience
- Build a lifelong routine that keeps your tendons strong
Modules
Module 1
Light: How natural and artificial light affect tendon healing
Module 2
Grounding: Simple methods to enhance tissue recovery
Module 3
Exercise: Balancing activity and rest for tendon strength
Module 4
Water: Hydration science for elasticity and repair
Module 5
Diet: Key nutrients that support collagen and tendon health
Module 6
Sleep: Why tendon repair depends on deep, restorative rest
Module 7
Cold Therapy: When (and how) to use cold exposure effectively
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTORS
Dr. Steven Makovitch & Dr. Christine Eng
Harvard Instructors and Sports Medicine Physicians | Former Competitive Athletes
- 15+ Years of Clinical Practice
- Instructors at Harvard Medical School
- Treated Over 1,000 Cases of Achilles Tendinopathy
- Former Gymnasts Who Understand Injury From the Inside Out
