Tendonitis

A tendon is tissue which attaches muscle to bone. Tendons are tough, flexible, fibrous bands of tissue that connect muscles to bones. When tendons become inflamed, irritated or suffer microscopic tears, the condition is called tendonitis. Tendons can be small, like the delicate, tiny bands in the hands, or large, like the heavy, ropelike cords that anchor the calf or thigh muscles. Inflamed tendons (tendinitis) are more likely to get ruptured.

Usually tendinitis is referred to by the body part involved, for example, Achilles tendinitis which affects the Achilles tendon or patellar tendinitis which affects the patellar tendon (jumper’s knee). Tendinitis can occur in various other parts of the body, including the elbow, wrist, finger, or thigh. It is caused by overusing a tendon or injuring it, as may happen during sport.

Tendinitis can affect people of any age, but is more common among adults who do a lot of sports. Elderly individuals are also susceptible to tendinitis because our tendons tend to lose their elasticity and become weaker as we get older.

Each year hundreds and thousands of road traffic accidents occur in South Asia. Most of the tendons got damaged due to that. They may be either partially or completely lost. While on the minor side they get inflamed due to trauma leading to tendonitis.

Tendonitis is more common among sportsman in the region of south Asia. The reason is unawareness of the correct posture for the specific sports they are involved in. Poor posture, repeated stress and increased workload on the tendon beyond its capacity ultimately results in its inflammation.

Causes of Tendonitis

Tendinitis is most often caused by repetitive, minor impact on the affected area, or from a sudden more serious injury. There are many activities that can cause tendinitis, including: Know More

Symptoms of Tendonitis

The main symptom of a tendon injury is pain in the affected tendon, which will usually get worse when you move it. Other symptoms can include: Know More

Prevention of Tendonitis

In many cases, tendonitis can be avoided by taking a few simple precautions. Some helpful strategies include: Know More