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By Tom Nicholson It is said that the most common injury caused by a tendon strain happens through misuse. More often than not, the injury is caused by some kind of sports injury. For instance, basketball players often suffer an injury to the Achilles tendon, which connects the anklebone to the muscles found in the calf muscle. Rest and ice pack applications are some of the best treatments for this type of injury. Wrapping the area securely, but not too tight is helpful for the prevention of... Read Full Story
About 24 Hour Foot Pain Relief System - Mens detail Size: M Features Features a Foot Pain Night Splint designed to stretch the plantar fascia and achilles tendon. Gentle stretch helps reduce the muscle contracture, inflammation and pain. A removable stretching wedge is provided if additional dorsiflexion (stretch) is needed. Included is a pair of Gel heel cushions for daytime relief and a comprehensive stretching guide. Recommended for Achilles Tendonitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Arch Pain and... Read Full Story
Tendonitis 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 again for an extended period of time.
When tendonitis occurs in younger people, it is usually caused by performing the same motion very frequently over... Read Full Story
Tendonitis of the shoulder is an inflammation of the rotator cuff and/or biceps tendon. Shoulder tendonitis is usually the result of a tendon being pinched by surrounding structures. Shoulder tendonitis often occurs in certain sports that require the arm to move over the head repeatedly. These sports include baseball, weight lifting, racket sports, and most swimming strokes. The injury may vary from mild inflammation to the majority of the rotator cuff. When the rotator cuff tendon becomes... Read Full Story
Just my luck, no sooner had I posted my last blog then my tendon ruptured again!
I thought it might be useful to post my experience in the hope that it might prevent the same thing happening to someone else.
The tendon in my right leg first went while I was on the dance floor at my daughters wedding. It felt like some one had kicked me in the ankle. As I was in a crowded area that is what I thought had happened.
I hobbled about for a few days afterwards hoping it would get better... Read Full Story
It is not rare to hear that a dancer has developed tendonitis. Many dancers will complain of pain behind their heel and ankle. This is where the Achilles Tendon is located. Each movement in dance, requires the use of many muscles and tendons in the foot and ankle – this area is taxed especially with pointe work. The tendons tend to strain and can become inflamed if not properly taken care of. This inflammation is called tendonitis. A number of things can cause tendonitis. If a dancer is... Read Full Story
It is not rare to hear that a dancer has developed tendonitis. Many dancers will complain of pain behind their heel and ankle. This is where the Achilles Tendon is located. Each movement in dance, requires the use of many muscles and tendons in the foot and ankle – this area is taxed especially with pointe work. The tendons tend to strain and can become inflamed if not properly taken care of. This inflammation is called tendonitis. A number of things can cause tendonitis. If a dancer is... Read Full Story
If you said that tendonitis was an inflammation or an irritation of a tendon, you would be correct. Do you know what tendons look like? They are fibrous cords that are stringy or rubbery and are very tough which fits their purpose. They have to be touch because they release the power that is created by the muscle as it contracts to make the bones and joints move. You can see the tendons on the backside of your hands. They move your fingers and are attached to the muscles in your forearm... Read Full Story
Have you ever got muscle pain or torn muscle when you exercise or working?? More than 300 individual muscles enable your limbs to work and give your body shape. If you spend time properly stretching and strengthening them, you're rewarded with strength, power and flexibility but if your muscles are improperly trained or injured, you may end up with significant problems like a torn muscle and torn calf muscle .
Have you ever heard about bicep tendonitis ?? Sometimes the bicep tendons... Read Full Story
A tendon is the tissue that puts force of the muscle contraction to the bone and is responsible for moving your bones so that you can walk, run, jump and lift things. Without tendons your bones would not be able to move. Your tendons are not just all one size; they come in different shapes and sizes because your bones are all different sizes. Your fingers only need some tendons but your heel needs to have a much larger tendon called your Achilles tendon in order to allow the movement to... Read Full Story
