Tendonitis vs Tendonosis: Knowing The Differences is Critical

The treatment of tendonitis involves modulation of inflammation and resulting pain factors through cold therapy, resting, and topical pain cream. Tendonosis on the other hand, is a condition that develops over many weeks and months. Treatment is more focused on enhancing vascular supply to the tendon to help initiate collagen generation to help repair and rebuild the injured tissues.

Here Is Why Your Tennis Elbow Is Not Healing...

Most people mistakenly believe that inflammation is the main issue with tennis elbow; it isn't. A break down of tendon tissue is the hallmark factor in the development of the condition.

What Causes Adductor Tendinitis?

If you are suffering from Adductor Tendonitis you may have pain if you touch the area where tendon attaches in the pelvis. A sharp, stabbing pain may be experienced in your groin and inner thigh area. Pain levels raise when squeezing your legs together or when moving your affected leg away from the mid-line of the body.

Blood Flow and its Role in the Healing of Tendon Injuries

Mature tendons receive less vascular blood flow compared to more newly developed tendons which are highly cellular and metabolically active. Thus, they are supplied with a rich capillary network.

The Real Truth About Tendon Pain

If you have experienced tendon pain for more than two weeks, you are likely dealing with tendonosis instead of tendonitis. The primary reason why tendon conditions linger on is due to the fact people approach the condition in the wrong manner.

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Why You Need To Know The Differences Between Tendinitis and Tendinosis

Treatment for tendinopathy differs greatly vs treatment of tendonitis - so why do many people fail to recognize this??

de Quervain's Tenosynovitis Diagnosis

Diagnosis of de Quervain's Tenosynovitis is based on the location of pain, functioning of the hand, and the presence of swelling. To perform the test, the therapist grasps the thumb and ulnar deviates the hand sharply. If sharp pain occurs along the distal radius, de Quervain's tenosynovitis will likely be the diagnosis.

What are the symptoms of Adductor Tendinitis?

Symptoms of adductor tendinitis will vary depending upon underlying causes (injury or biomechanics). Groin injuries comprise 2 - 5% of all sports injuries; adductor tendinitis and tendinopathy are among the most common causes of groin pain in athletes.

Causes of Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow)

Golfer's Elbow is a form of degeneration of the tendon. Swelling and tenderness will be present on and around the tendons that attach to the small bony part on the inside of your elbow (medial epicondyle).

De Quervain's Syndrome Tendonitis / Tendinitis

De Quervain's Syndrome is an inflammatory condition that is commonly caused by cumulative injury, and is one of the most common diagnosed conditions treated by hand specialists.