|
|
|
Tendinitis
|
If your question is not
answered here, please
contact one of our
information specialists.
|
What Is It?
What Causes It?
Treatment Options
Who Is At Risk?
Resources and Suggestions
More Information About Bursitis, Tendinitis and Other
Soft Tissue Diseases
Información
en Español
What Is It?
Tendinitis (ten-DIN-eye-tis) involves inflammation of a tendon, the fibrous cord that
attaches muscle to bone. It usually affects only one part of the body at a time, and
usually lasts a short time, unless involved tissues are continuously irritated..
What Causes It?
It can result from an injury, activity or exercise that repeats the same movement.
Treatment Options
- Exercise
- Heat/cold
- Medications: glucocorticoids, NSAIDs
- Rest
- Surgery
Who Is At Risk?
It usually affects people over 30, but can occur in younger people active in sports or
who do repetitive work.
More
Information About Bursitis, Tendinitis and Other Soft Tissue Diseases
Resources and Suggestions
We Also Suggest:
- Consult your physician for appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Your local chapter can provide a listing of physicians who specialize in arthritis-related conditions.
- Learn to manage your condition -- get involved! Exciting events, volunteer activities and programs, such as the Arthritis Self-Help Course, support groups and exercise programs (consult your physician). Use the Chapter Locator to find activities near you.
- Arthritis Today magazine -- Search for more information or visit Your Arthritis Store to subscribe on-line!
- Your Arthritis Store -- books, newsletters, Arthritis Foundation membership, videos and more.
- Arthritis Today Drug Guide
- Alternative and Complementary Therapies
- Arthritis Today Supplement Guide
- Frequently asked questions about arthritis, treatments and coping skills.
- Arthritis in children, teens and young adults. Check out the information for parents and teachers, too!
- How to Care for Yourself
- Remember, you're not alone! Connect with other people on Message Boards.
|
