Tendinitis is the inflammation of a tendon. When normal gliding of a tendon is damaged, the tendon will become inflammed. It can occur in the elbow, heel, shoulder, or wrist. It's often caused by overuse, aging and loss of elasticity, or after an injury.
Symptoms
- pain and tenderness along tendon
- pain at night
- pain worsening with activity
Treatment
- rest
- ice/heat
- brace
- aspirin/ibuprofen
- physical therapy: stretching and stregthening
Prevention
- avoid repititive motion
- keep muscles strong and flexible
- warm up before activity
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