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Tendinitis- Health Encyclopedia and Reference Tendinitis (also known as tendonitis) is an inflammation of a tendon (a band of fibrous tissue connecting muscle to bone) that causes pain, tenderness and occasionally, restricted movement of the muscle attached to the affected tendon. Biceps tendinitis is inflammation of the biceps tendons that attach to the shoulder. The most common causes of tendinitis are injury, overuse, infection of the tendon sheath or disease (tendinitis is evident in rheumatoid arthritis, gout and psoriatic arthritis). www.healthcentral.tv /encyclopedia/408/128.html   (2028 words)

Hospital Practice: Sports-Induced Inflammation in the Lower Extremities   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) As in patellar tendinitis, the degree of inflammation is closely correlated with the frequency, duration, and intensity of quadriceps contractions. As in patellar tendinitis, the degree of inflammation is closely correlated with the frequency, duration, and intensity of stress. The symptoms of Sever's traction apophysitis are suggestive of Achilles tendinitis except that the discomfort or pain is localized to the posterior medial and lateral regions of the calcaneus. www.hosppract.com /issues/1999/02/aronen.htm   (3520 words)

Tendinitis Tendinitis is inflammation or irritation of a tendon — any one of the thick fibrous cords that attach muscles to bone. The pain of tendinitis is usually worse with activities that use the muscle that is attached to the involved tendon. Tendinitis can also be associated with inflammatory diseases that occur throughout your body, such as rheumatoid arthritis. www.cnn.com /HEALTH/library/DS/00153.html   (1620 words)

THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 5, Ch. 59, Nonarticular Rheumatism Tendinitis may also be related to systemic diseases (most commonly RA, systemic sclerosis, gout, Reiter's syndrome, diabetes, and, rarely, amyloidosis) or markedly elevated blood cholesterol levels (type II hyperlipoproteinemia). The most common sites affected in tendinitis and tenosynovitis are the shoulder capsule and associated tendons (rotator cuff), flexor carpi radialis or ulnaris, flexor digitorum, hip capsule and associated tendons, hamstrings, and Achilles tendons, as well as the abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis, which share a common fibrous sheath (de Quervain's disease). Bicipital tendinitis results from inflammation of the tendon sheath surrounding the long head of the biceps, which originates on the supraglenoid tubercle and extends through the articular capsule of the shoulder joint along the bicipital groove of the humerus to insert on the radius. www.merck.com /pubs/mmanual/section5/chapter59/59d.htm   (780 words)

Tendinitis - Vitacost   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) Tendinitis is a condition where a tendon or the connective tissue that surrounds the tendon becomes inflamed. Occasionally, tendinitis may be due to diseases that affect the whole body, such as rheumatoid arthritis or gout. People with tendinitis may have symptoms, which appear after injury or overuse, including swelling, redness, tenderness, and sharp pain in the affected area, which is worsened with movement or pressure. www.drallen.org /science/hn/Concern/Tendinitis.htm   (1692 words)

Patellar Tendinitis Patellar tendinitis or "jumper's knee" is a condition resulting from overuse of the knee. If the tendinitis is due to a strength imbalance in the quadriceps and hamstrings, the athlete should begin exercises to target the weak muscles of the quads or hamstrings. Once the tendinitis occurs one must first recognize the predisposing factors, whether it is the repeated pounding of running on a poor floor, rapid increase in jumping, or a strength imbalance. www.athleticadvisor.com /Injuries/LE/Knee/patellar_tendinitis.htm   (602 words)

Shoulder Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Impingement Syndrome Tendinitis and impingement syndrome are often accompanied by inflammation of the bursa sacs that protect the shoulder. Tendinitis and bursitis also cause pain when the arm is lifted away from the body or overhead. If tendinitis involves the biceps tendon (the tendon located in front of the shoulder that helps bend the elbow and turn the forearm), pain will occur in the front or side of the shoulder and may travel down to the elbow and forearm. healthlink.mcw.edu /article/926059849.html   (595 words)

Tendinitis and Ruptured Tendons Knee tendon injuries range from tendinitis (inflammation of a tendon) to a ruptured (torn) tendon. Tendinitis of the patellar tendon is sometimes called jumper's knee. Initially, the doctor may ask a patient with tendinitis to rest, elevate, and apply ice to the knee and to take medicines such as aspirin or ibuprofen to relieve pain and decrease inflammation and swelling. healthlink.mcw.edu /article/926050703.html   (480 words)

Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine: Tendinitis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) Tendinitis is the tearing of tendon fibers and the subsequent inflammation in the tendon. Tendinitis is not usually caused by a sudden injury; it is more commonly a result of a long period of overuse. Since many tendinitis conditions are chronic inflammatory conditions that develop from long periods of overuse, the inflammatory process is not as exaggerated as with an acute injury. www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2603/is_0007/ai_2603000701   (1298 words)

Tendinitis Tendinitis is the painful inflammation of a tendon and its ligaments, which attach it to the bone. The areas most commonly affected by tendinitis are the shoulder (rotator cuff tendinitis or impingement syndrome), elbow (tennis elbow or golfer's elbow), wrist and thumb (de Quervain's disease), knee (jumper's knee), and ankle (Achilles tendinitis). Acupuncturists report that patients with tendinitis frequently exhibit a primary deficiency in the liver meridian, with a relative excess in the gallbladder meridian. www.umm.edu /altmed/ConsConditions/Tendinitiscc.html   (1301 words)

tendinitis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) The misdiagnoses included a herniated lumbar disc, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, tendinitis, bursitis, an inguinal hernia, a stress fracture, a pilonidal cyst, a recurrent urinary-tract infection, and degenerative arthritis of the spine, hip, and knee. Tendinitis, tenosynovitis, tendinosis (degeneration of tendon), partial tear, and complete tear of tendons and ligaments are readily detected by MRI. Calcific tendinitis of the origin of the medial and lateral heads of the rectus femoris muscle and the anterior iliac spin (AIIS). www.ais.up.ac.za /med/tendinit.htm   (7686 words)

Tendinitis and Bursitis ACR defines tendinitis as the inflammation (redness, soreness, and swelling) of a tendon. Tendinitis and bursitis are perhaps, according to APTA, the most common of all shoulder problems. Tendinitis is an inflammation of a tendon, and should not be confused with carpal tunnel syndrome, which has to do with pressure on the median nerve. www.stayinginshape.com /3osfcorp/libv/r05.shtml   (656 words)

The Physician and Sportsmedicine: Calcific Tendinitis of the Shoulder Calcific tendinitis is usually signaled by the rapid onset of pain that is unrelated to shoulder position or activity. Calcific tendinitis is clearly nondegenerative (1), and it does not appear to have a strong correlation with impingement syndrome (4). Subacute calcific tendinitis can be treated with oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication and rest, but if signs and x-rays confirm calcific tendinitis, early needling of the deposit and injection of the area is appropriate because the response is frequently diagnostic. www.physsportsmed.com /issues/1999/09_99/wolf.htm   (2269 words)

Show HD Leaflets Tendinitis is inflammation or irritation of a tendon. Tendinitis or bursitis may be associated with diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis, thyroid disease and diabetes. Tendinitis and bursitis are common musculoskeletal problems in both the young and old populations. www.healthtouch.com /bin/EContent_HT/showAllLfts.asp?lftname=ACR035&cid=HT   (713 words)

Tendinitis Tendinitis is the inflammation of a tendon, a tough rope-like tissue that connects muscle to bone. Tendinitis usually occurs in individuals in middle or old age because it is often the result of overuse over a long period of time. Tendinitis in the biceps, the infraspinatus, or the supraspinatus tendon may accompany a tear of the shoulder ligaments or an impingement of one bone or another. www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/ency/tendinitis.jsp   (659 words)

AllRefer Health - Achilles Tendinitis (Tendinitis of the Heel) Achilles tendinitis is inflammation, irritation, and swelling of the Achilles tendon (the tendon that connects the muscles of the calf to the heel). Tendinitis due to overuse is most common in younger individuals and can occur in walkers, runners, or other athletes, especially in sports like basketball that involve jumping. Tendinitis from arthritis is more common in the middle aged and elderly population. health.allrefer.com /health/achilles-tendinitis-info.html   (408 words)

MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Tendinitis Tendinitis is inflammation, irritation, and swelling of a tendon, which is the fibrous structure that joins muscle to bone. Tendinitis can occur as a result of injury, overuse, or with aging as the tendon loses elasticity. Tendinitis can occur in any tendon, but some commonly affected sites are the shoulder, the wrist, the heel (Achilles tendonitis), and the elbow. www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/001229.htm   (525 words)

Patella Tendinitis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) Commonly called "jumper’s knee", patellar tendinitis is an inflammation of the tendon that attaches the patella (kneecap) to the tibia (shin bone). In the early (acute) stage of patellar tendinitis, the pain and inflammation subside with rest. There may be pain at the beginning of activity, but this pain often disappears after a period of warm-up and then re-appears after the completion of the activity. www.mgh.harvard.edu /ortho/PatellaTendinitis.htm   (539 words)

Patellar/Quadriceps Tendinitis - DynoMed.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) Because sports such as basketball cause repetitive stress on these tendons, patellar/quadriceps tendinitis is often referred to as “jumper’s knee”. Patellar/quadriceps tendinitis may also occur as a result of erratic exercise habits, including beginning a new sport that places stress on the tendons.  Other causes include weight gain and postural problems such as over-pronation (when the ankles tend to roll inward during walking or running) due to fallen arches in the feet. Strengthening of the quadriceps muscle, as well as thorough stretching before engaging in sports which stress the tendons, may help to prevent the tendinitis in the future or reduce the pain associated with it. www.dynomed.com /encyclopedia/encyclopedia/knee_and_lower_leg/Patellar_or_Quadriceps_Tendinitis.html   (509 words)

Tendinitis Pain on use and pain on palpation, of course, does not have to refer to a tendon, but pain on resisted muscular testing and pain when passively stretched incriminates a tendon if the palpation now localizes the tenderness to the body of the tendon or to the tendon-bone insertion. Tendinitis refers to inflammation of the tendon and/or the tendon-muscle attachment while tenosynovitis refers to inflammation of the tendon sheath. The basic cause of tendinitis is usually repetitive intrinsic overload and microtrauma leading to an inflammatory reaction. www.chiroweb.com /archives/08/09/33.html   (478 words)

Tendinitis Information, Treatment, and Prevention Tendinitis is an inflammation or irritation of the tendon, a thick cord that attaches bone to muscle. Tendinitis is most often caused by repetitive, minor impact on the affected area, or from a sudden more serious injury. Tendinitis can occur in almost any area of the body where a tendon connects a bone to a muscle. www.webmd.com /content/article/78/95608.htm   (373 words)

Merck Vet. Edition - Tendinitis Tendinitis is most common in horses used at fast work, particularly racehorses. The primary lesion is a rupture of tendon fibers with associated hemorrhage and edema. Tendinitis usually appears after fast exercise and is associated with overextension and poor conditioning, fatigue, poor racetrack conditions, and persistent training when inflammatory problems in the tendon already exist. www.merckvetmanual.com /mvm/htm/bc/90212.htm   (361 words)

health.com :: bursitis and tendinitis Tendinitis affects the tendons, hardworking bands of tissue that connect muscles to bones. You're more likely to get bursitis or tendinitis if you do a lot of repeated motions, such as hammering, typing, or assembly line work. If you already have tendinitis or bursitis, you can take steps to ease the pain and reduce the swelling. www.health.com /health/wynks/BursitisTendinWYNK2000-MAL/whatitis.html   (288 words)

Introduction: Tendinitis - CureResearch.com Tendinitis: This refers to inflammation of tendons (tough cords of tissue that connect muscle to bone) caused by overuse, injury, or related rheumatic conditions. Tendinitis produces pain and tenderness and may restrict movement of nearby joints. Researching symptoms of Tendinitis: Further information about the symptoms of Tendinitis is available including a list of symptoms of Tendinitis, or alternatively return to research other symptoms in the symptom center. www.cureresearch.com /t/tendinitis/intro.htm   (307 words)

Tendinitis - OhioHealth   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) Tendinitis is a painful inflammation or irritation of a tendon, typically caused by overuse, injury or aging.... The incidence of tendinitis increases with age as muscles and tendons lose their elasticity. In elderly people and those who continue to use the affected area, tendinitis often heals more slowly and is more likely to progress to a chronic condition termed tendonosis. www.ohiohealth.com /healthreference/reference/03381842-FED6-42A1-97E232E9465840BD.htm?category=disease   (1639 words)

Total Health For Women Tendinitis and Bursitis There are two ways to develop tendinitis and bursitis from exercise, says Edward G. McFarland, M.D., director of the Section for Sports Medicine at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. Tendinitis and bursitis can also develop when a woman's work at home or in the office requires tasks involving repetitive motions. For tendinitis of the wrist or hand related to work activities, stretch your fingers and arms periodically, says Edmunson. www.mothernature.com /Library/bookshelf/Books/62/90.cfm   (1740 words)

Tendinitis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) Tendinitis: It is a painful inflammation of the tendons and of tendon muscle attachments to bone, usually in the hip, achilles tendon, hamstring and the shoulder rotator cuff. Tendinitis results from trauma, hypermobililty, postural misalignment, abnormal body development, and other musculoskeletal disorders. Calcific tendinitis includes proximal weakness and possibly acute calcific bursitis.(Bursitis is a painful inflammation of one or more of the bursae, (Bursa: a fluid filled sac or sacllike cavity situated in places in tissues where friction would otherwise occur) www.med-help.net /Tendinitis.html   (307 words)

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