Tendonitis Facts
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Shilah C. AzibPosted
Sun 28 Feb 2010 2:47pm
An inflammation, irritation or swelling of a tendon (fibrous structure joining muscle to bone) is defined as tendonitis. Other names that it may be called are tendinitis or becipital tendinitis. There are many causes for tendonitis such as when a joint is overused during exercising, workouts, or during sports, an injury, or even the aging
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Phases of Tendon Healing
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Northcoast FootcarePosted
Fri 05 Mar 2010 10:08pm
The initial phase of tendon healing is the inflammatory phase which lasts from 24-48 hours. The body sends inflammatory cells to the site of injury and clean up debris from the site of injury. After 48 hours the reparative stage begins, tenocytes migrate to the area and collagen is made. Collagen is one of the main structuresRead on »
Diagrams of Navicular Resection: Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
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Northcoast FootcarePosted
Tue 23 Mar 2010 8:20am
Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (also termed adult acquired flatfoot) is the result of repetitive stress and injury to the main tendon supporting the arch. Initially, the tendon may become inflamed, but the condition is characterized by degeneration and weakness of the tendon and is associated with arch collapse. There are many conservative
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Achilles Tendon Rupture: Practice Guidelines
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Northcoast FootcarePosted
Tue 25 May 2010 6:23pm
The Achilles tendon is a rope-like tendon which extends from the calf to the heel bone. It is the largest tendon in the body and a powerful plantarflexor of the ankle, propelling the body forward when walking and running. Achilles tendon ruptures are most commonly seen in middle-aged athletic men, but can occur in women [...full blog post]
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Who Is At Risk For Tendonitis
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Shilah C. AzibPosted
Sun 25 Jul 2010 1:21pm
Many individuals are at risk for tendonitis tennis players, typists, musicians, runners, basketball players, gardeners, and those who play lots of video games.
Achilles tendonitis occurs in the foot. Individuals who jump, walk, jog or stand on their toes for long periods of time are prone to get Achilles tendonitis.
Athletes are at risk
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Peroneal Tendon Injuries
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Northcoast FootcarePosted
Thu 09 Sep 2010 8:12am
Amplify’d from www.foothealthfacts.org
Causes and Symptoms of Peroneal Tendon Injuries
Peroneal tendon injuries may be acute (occurring suddenly... arches are at risk for developing peroneal tendon injuries. Basic types of peroneal tendon injuries are tendonitis, tears, and subluxation.
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Arch Collapse Stresses the Plantar Fascia and Posterior Tibial Tendons
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Northcoast FootcarePosted
Sun 06 Dec 2009 1:27pm
Arch collapse which accompanies overpronation and flatfeet places excess stress on the posterior tibial tendon and the plantar fascia. When these structures are overstressed, they develop microtears and become inflamed. Conditions such as posterior tibial tendonitis/ tendon dysfunction and plantar fasciitis can develop.
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RA and Tendons – My Achilles Heel
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AndrewPosted
Sun 15 Aug 2010 8:11pm
is doing to my Achilles tendons.
When joints become inflamed during RA, tissue damage on many fronts can occur. Most people familiar with RA are aware that hard bone tissue can become eroded (like has occurred in my finger joints). But joints are a conglomeration of multiple tissues such as bone, cartilage, and tendons and all can be damaged from RA
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Tendonitis Cures
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Shilah C. AzibPosted
Mon 24 May 2010 1:51amTendonitis is described as inflammation, swelling, and irritation of a tendon. It is a painful condition that is most often felt at the tendon insertion site. Tendons are bands of fibrous material that attach muscle to the bone. Tendonitis usually occurs in middle or old age and develops when people have used the same motion over and over
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