Tendonitis

Tendonitis, also spelled as tendinitis, is a condition characterized by inflammation or irritation of a tendon, which is the thick, fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone. Tendons play a crucial role in the functioning of joints, enabling the transmission of force from muscle to bone for movement.

Key features of tendonitis include:

1. Pain: Tendonitis typically presents with pain in the affected area, especially during movement or when putting stress on the associated tendon.

2. Swelling: Inflammation of the tendon can lead to localized swelling at the site of the affected tendon.

3. Tenderness: The affected area may be tender to the touch, and pressing on or around the inflamed tendon may elicit pain.

4. Reduced Range of Motion: Tendonitis can result in stiffness and a decreased range of motion in the affected joint.

Common types of tendonitis include (of course, there are many more!):

1. Rotator Cuff Tendonitis

2. Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)

3. Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)

4. Achilles Tendonitis

5. Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee)

6. De Quervain's Tenosynovitis