Tendinopathy is a broad term encompassing painful conditions occurring in and around tendons in response to overuse.
Tendinopathy is a broad term encompassing painful conditions occurring in and around tendons in response to overuse.
Shoulder pain caused by connective tissue (a tendon) rubbing on a shoulder blade. Impingement syndrome is caused by inflammation from repetitive shoulder activities. Injury and ageing are other causes. Pain may be consistent and increase with lifting or reaching movements.
Is a condition that causes pain where the tendons of your forearm muscles attach to the bony bump on the inside of your elbow. The pain might spread into your forearm and wrist. Golfer's elbow is similar to tennis elbow, which occurs on the outside of the elbow. It's not limited to golfers.
Is a painful condition that occurs when tendons in your elbow are overloaded, usually by repetitive motions of the wrist and arm. Despite its name, athletes aren't the only people who develop tennis elbow.
A numbness and tingling in the hand and arm caused by a pinched nerve in the wrist. Wrist anatomy, underlying health conditions and patterns of hand use can contribute to carpal tunnel syndrome. Key symptoms are pain in the hand and arm with numbness or tingling.
A painful condition affecting the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. Repetitive hand or wrist movements can make the condition worse. The main symptoms are pain and tenderness in the wrist, often below the base of the thumb.
A condition in which a finger / thumb gets stuck in a bent position and then snaps straight. Trigger finger / thumb occurs when the tendon in the affected finger becomes inflamed. Those most at risk include women, people with diabetes or arthritis and people whose regular activities strain their hands. Symptoms include stiffness, a popping or clicking sensation and tenderness in the affected finger / thumb. Triggering is usually worse in the morning.
An injury to the tissue connecting the kneecap to the shin bone (patellar tendon). The patellar tendon helps the muscles extend the knee. This injury is most common in athletes who frequently jump, such as when playing basketball and volleyball. Knee pain, swelling and stiffness are common symptoms.
An injury of the Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. It's common in runners and middle-aged people who play sports only on the weekends. Heel pain and tenderness are key symptoms. Treatment usually involves at-home care under a doctor's supervision, such as rest and pain relievers.
An inflammation of a thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes. The inflamed tissue runs across the bottom of the foot. Symptoms include stabbing pain near the heel. Pain might be worse in the morning and with prolonged standing, running or jumping.
A bony growth that develops around the heel bone, often caused by ill-fitting shoes, and sometimes causing pain.
