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Tendonitis

Tendonitis. Causes. Tendonitis is most often caused by repeated minor impact on an affected tendon, or from a sudden and very serious injury . Falling Lifting heavy objects A ctivities that can cause tendonitis: Gardening Shoveling Throwing and pitching. Symptoms.

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Tendonitis

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  1. Tendonitis

  2. Causes • Tendonitis is most often caused by repeated minor impact on an affected tendon, or from a sudden and very serious injury. • Falling • Lifting heavy objects • Activities that can cause tendonitis: • Gardening • Shoveling • Throwing and pitching

  3. Symptoms • Pain in the area of the affected tendon, and pain may increase when the affected area is moved • Swelling • Redness • Tenderness

  4. Prevention • Reduce number of repetitions on the tendon • Practice proper conditioning and joint positions • May wear splints or pads to guard the damaged area Ankle splint Knee splint Elbow pad

  5. Treatment • Rest the wounded area • A patient may be told to stay away from certain activities • Place Ice on the area (especially right after the injury) • Massage • Proper strengthening exercises • Over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications

  6. References • http://my.clevelandclinic.org/orthopaedics-rheumatology/diseases-conditions/hic-tendonitis.aspx • http://www.cedars-sinai.edu/Patients/Health-Conditions/Bursitis-and-Tendonitis.aspx • http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/condition/tendinitis

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