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Tendonitis Treatments and Therapies |
Tendinitis |
Tendonitis (also tenonitis or tendinitis) is an inflammation of a tendon. For example, patellar tendonitis (jumper's knee) is an inflammation of the patellar tendon, which connects the tibia to the patella. Chronic overuse of tendons leads to microscopic tears within the collagen matrix, which gradually weakens the tissue. Swelling in a region of microdamage or partial tear can be detected visually or by palpation. Increased water content and disorganised collagen matrix in tendon lesions ma ...
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Complications
... Tendinitis may become chronic or long-term and can lead to the rupture of a tendon. Tendinitis can also cause permanent damage to the tissue that makes up your tendons. Sometimes the discomfort of ten...
Source: MayoClinic
Treatment ... The goals of tendinitis treatment are to relieve your pain and reduce inflammation. Often, simple home treatment — which includes rest, ice and over-the-counter pain relievers — is all tha...
Source: MayoClinic
Self-care ... To treat tendinitis at home, P.R.I.C.E. is the acronym to remember — protection, rest, ice, compression and elevation. This treatment can help speed your recovery and help prevent further proble...
Source: MayoClinic
What You Need to Know About Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Medications (NSAIDs) ... What are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs)? NSAIDs reduce inflammation and reduce pain. Inflammation is the body''s protective response to irritation or injury and is characterized ...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
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Bursitis & Tendinitis
... Bursitis: Acute or chronic inflammation of a bursa. Tendinitis: Inflammation of the lining of the tendon sheath (tenosynovitis) and of the enclosed tendon (tendinitis). A bursa is a pocket of connecti...
Source: HealthWorld
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