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Sudden stretching or repeated overuse injures the connection between the tendon and its bone or muscle. The injury is largely mechanical, but when it appears, the body tries to heal it by initiating inflammation.
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What causes Shooting pains in chest wrist shoulders ankles?
Conditions that are known to cause shooting pains in the chest, wrist, shoulders and ankles are bursitis and tendinitis. There are various types of bursitis and tendinitis that are caused by inflammation.
What is the prognosis for a patient with tendinitis?
Generally, tendinitis will heal if the provoking activity is stopped.
What causes Achilles tendinitis?
Achilles tendinitis is caused by inflammation of the tissue surrounding the tendon or by degenerative changes/injuries to the tendon.Achilles tendinitis is often diagnosed in patients in the following situations:Starting training too quickly after a layoffRapid increase in mileage or speedAddition of hills or stairs to programTrauma or injury during trainingOveruseAchilles tendinosis is usually seen in OLDER patients and associated with: ObesityHigh blood pressureDiabetes
Does tendinitis have symptoms?
yes
How do you prevent tendinitis?
we can pr
What causes shoulder pain when raising your arm high?
Tendinitis or the rotator cuff (a group of muscles). It could be other things, but these seem to be the main problems.
Can a 10 year old get tendinitis?
yes
How is tendinitis diagnosed?
In addition to evaluating factors in the patient's history that are likely to lead to tendinitis, the clinician may use several physical examination procedures.
Is tendinitis caused by the overuse of a joint?
Yes. It is just possible to have tendinitis due to over use of the joint. Specially when you have poor muscle tone.
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the anterior tibialis tendon?
Anterior tibialis tendinitis is the medical term meaning inflammation o the anterior tibialis tendon. The condition causes ankle pain.
What word describes an injured tendon if you have tendinitis?
Inflamed
Is it possible to fully recover from tendinitis of the knee and ankle?
It is possible to fully recover from tendinitis of the knee and ankle but wrong treatment can exacerbate the condition increasing the time for recovery.
