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Tendon Inflammation Learning Center
Causes could include:
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Tendon Injuries
- Repetitive Strain I...
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Tendinitis can occur as a result of injury, overuse, or with aging as the tendon loses elasticity. It can also be seen in persons with body-wide (systemic) diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or diabetes.
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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. Inflammation increases the blood s...
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Some common tendon injuries are superficial and easy to identify. These include lateral epicondylitis (commonly referred to as tennis elbow ) and Achilles' tendinitis, which affects the tendon just above the heel of the foot. While tennis elbow oc...
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Among the most common problems currently seen in the workplace are those injuries due to cumulative trauma from repetitive motion. Repetitive activities are found in many occupational settings, including traditional manufacturing. Examples include...
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Repetitive motion disorders are a group of syndromes caused by injuries to muscles, tendons, nerves, or blood vessels from repeated or sustained exertions of different body parts. Most of these disorders involve the hands, arms, or neck and should...
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