Archive for the 'Body Location' Category
Thumb Tendonitis - how to cope with a hand injury
Friday, April 13th, 2007The thumb found on the human hand plays a very important role in providing full functionality of the hand. Because of the thumb the ability to pick up or grasp items is facilitated.
Often, however, we overlook the wonder of these everyday functions until something happens to disrupt these simple abilities. [...]
Achilles Tendonitis Treatment and Prevention for Runners and other athletes
Monday, April 2nd, 2007Achilles tendonitis is a common injury among runners, as the Achilles tendon is responsible for helping you lift off the ground with each stride. Achilles tendonitis is caused by overtraining, or ramping up training too quickly.
It can also be caused by doing a lot of running on hills or hard surfaces like pavement. All [...]
How to manage Patellar Tendonitis: Tendonitis in the Knee
Saturday, March 31st, 2007Tendonitis in the knee, which is known in the medical world as patellar tendonitis, is a condition caused by inflammation of the tendon between the shin and kneecap.
This is a very important tendon, and when it is inflamed, you will have difficulty using your leg, particularly movements such as kicking, jumping, or riding a [...]
Shoulder tendonitis: causes and effective treatments
Monday, March 19th, 2007If you have trouble performing movements involving your shoulder that you normally perform without pain, you may suspect shoulder tendonitis. This is a very common form of injury in athletes.
Tendonitis In The Shoulder: Is This An Athletes’ Problem?
Tendonitis in the shoulder is a common complaint among athletes. This is probably because tendonitis is caused by [...]
Tendonitis In The Foot - why it hurts and what you can do about it
Sunday, March 18th, 2007Pain in your foot? It may be tendonitis.
Tendonitis in the foot is an uncomfortable disorder that is experienced by individuals who work hard or have a history of working hard. In addition, tendonitis in the foot is a condition that can be experienced simply through the ongoing aging process.
Additionally, this tendonitis may [...]
How to care for Achilles tendonitis
Friday, March 16th, 2007From a news release:
You don’t have to be an accomplished athlete to suffer Achilles tendon injuries. They can occur from performing minor household tasks, such as climbing a ladder. The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) said today that Achilles tendon weakness is common in adults and prompt treatment when symptoms occur can [...]
