By, Joshua Worrall

TENDONITIS

SymptomsMay include pain, sensitivity and swelling

near or on a joint, stiffness that can restrict

the movements

of a joint and

cause pain.

Prevalence

Tendonitis can affect anyone but is common in adults if they are active in sports and Elderly because their tendons

are aged and have lost some elasticity.

Causes

The most common cause is from playing sports by; Over using a tendon Injuring a tendon

Tendonitis can also be caused by certain antibiotics such as; Levofloxacin ciprofloxacin

Treatments

Pain killers to help stop swelling and pain such as; Aspin Ibuprofen

Adequate rest, RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation), Whirlpool, Ultrasound methods to relax muscles, or injecting steroids

Interesting facts

A good way to prevent tendonitis is to do warm up exercises before strenuous activities and some cool down exercises after

Some jobs require you to constantly do activities that can put you at risk of tendonitis such as; Repetitive movements, Reaching over your head frequently, and Vibrations.

SOURCES

Webmd.com

Medicalnews.com

Emedicinehealth.com