Tendonitis is an inflammation of the tendon, a tissue that connects muscle to bone, which generates symptoms such as localized pain and lack of muscle strength. Its treatment is done with the use of anti-inflammatories, painkillers and physical therapy, so that a cure can be achieved.
Tendonitis can take weeks or months to heal and it is important to treat it to prevent tendon wear that can even cause it to break, requiring surgery to repair it.
First signs of tendonitis
The first signs and symptoms caused by tendonitis are:
- Localized pain in the affected tendon, which worsens on touch and with movement; Burning sensation that radiates, There may be local swelling.
These symptoms can be more intense, especially after prolonged rest of the limb affected by tendonitis.
The health professionals most suitable for diagnosing tendonitis are the orthopedist or the physiotherapist. They will be able to perform some exercises and feel the affected limb. In some cases, additional tests, such as MRI or CT scan, may be necessary to assess the severity of the inflammation.
How to treat
In the treatment of tendonitis, it is advisable to avoid making efforts with the affected limb, taking the medications indicated by the doctor and performing physiotherapy sessions. Physical therapy is important to treat swelling, pain and inflammation. In the most advanced phase, physical therapy aims to strengthen the affected limb and this is an important step, because if the muscle is weak and the patient makes the same effort, tendonitis may reappear.
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Professions most affected by tendonitis
The professionals most commonly affected by tendonitis are those who perform repetitive movements to perform their function. The most affected professionals are usually: telephone operator, machine worker, pianists, guitarists, drummers, dancers, athletes such as tennis players, footballers, volleyball and handball players, typists and dockers.
The places most affected by tendonitis are the shoulder, hands, elbow, wrist, hips, knees and ankle. The affected area is usually on the side where the individual has the most strength and is the limb he uses most often in daily life or at work.
