Tendonitis
What is Tendonitis
Tendonitis is characterized by pain, inflammation, and swelling in the tendon associated with structural damage of the tissue. It is more common in individuals who participate in strenuous activities, such as runners and weight lifters . It can also present bilaterally making it difficult to localize the affected tendon. It is most often caused by acute or repetitive microtrauma to the affected tendon. It presents with localized pain, swelling, warmth, stiffness, redness, restricted ROM, decreased strength, crepitus, and/or loss of active motion at the affected site.
What are common areas of Tendonitis?
Common areas include tendons of:
- The Rotator Cuff
- Achilles Tendons
- Tendons of the hand and wrist
- Tendons of the foot and ankle
Tendonitis is typically treated by non-operative measures including rest, ice, and corrective movements. Tendinopathy can be treated with PRP injections performed by a physician or other trained professional. Tendinopathy responds well to PRP injection treatments when patients are able to continue participating in normal activity levels.
How is it diagnosed?
Diagnosis begins with a comprehensive patient history and physical examination to identify patterns among specific tendons that are most likely to be injured based upon age, activity level, previous injury, location, swelling, tenderness, redness , crepitus, and tendon function. Ultrasonography can be used to identify possible causes of tendon pain, including tendonitis.
How is it treated?
It is typically treated by non-operative measures including rest, ice, and corrective movements. Tendinopathy can be treated with PRP injections performed by a physician or other trained professional. Tendinopathy responds well to PRP injection treatments when patients are able to continue participating in normal activity levels.
QUICK FACTS
- TREATMENT TIME
60 min
- FREQUENCY
Typically once per week
- RECOVERY
You will be able to resume day to day activities. In order to improve tendon healing we recommend no heavy lifting for the first 4 weeks after you begin treatment
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Tendonitis Philadelphia
Tendonitis, a condition often observed in individuals who engage in strenuous activities such as runners and weight lifters, is characterized by unpleasant symptoms and is commonly known for causing pain, inflammation, and swelling in the tendon while also leading to structural damage within the tissue. One of the most challenging aspects of this ailment is its ability to manifest bilaterally, thus making it exceptionally difficult to pinpoint the specific affected tendon. The primary cause can be acute or repetitive micro trauma endured by the involved tendon.
Consequently, patients frequently experience localized discomfort accompanied by swelling, warmth, stiffness, redness, restricted range of motion (ROM), reduced strength capabilities, and even crepitus or loss of active activity at the site experiencing affliction. Fortunately, Tendonitis possesses various non-operative remedies that are effective when employed promptly – including rest periods interspersed with ice application and corrective exercises to foster rehabilitation. Moreover, tendinopathy, a related condition-incorporates, PRP injections performed under professional supervision as another viable option for treatment; notable improvements have been seen among patients who maintain their normal activity levels throughout their recovery process.
As a result, those afflicted with tendonitis experience an array of troublesome indications, including localized pain accompanied by swelling and warmth around the affected area. Other notable symptoms may include stiffness, redness at the injury site, restricted range of motion (ROM), decreased strength capacity, unsettling crepitus sounds during movements, and potential loss of active motion ability.
