NextLevelSportsPT: Tendonitis & Sports

What Is Tendinitis?

Tendinitis is a common issue among athletes because it develops as a result of overuse. While the average person may engage in standard physical tasks such as walking or typing, an athlete takes that repetitive behavior to a new level. Consider a tennis player, for example. In addition to running and jumping, a skilled tennis player will spend hours every week swinging the racket, and this could result in added wear and tear on the elbows and wrists, not to mention the shoulders. Every bone in the body is connected with muscular fibers called tendons. The tendons are flexible, allowing the body to move more freely by letting bones stretch apart or move in one direction or another. Tendinitis occurs when the tendons become inflamed. Swelling in the tendons can make movement painful and difficult. Typically, when pain is caused as a result of tendinitis, the pain is isolated at the noted areas of the body. This means that a tennis player may experience tendinitis in the elbow or shoulder, whereas a runner may be more likely to experience it in the Achilles tendon. In fact, this is why tendinitis in the elbow is frequently referred to as tennis elbow, while Achilles tendinitis is sometimes referred to as runner’s ankles or runner’s heels. Treating Tendinitis The best treatment for acute tendinitis is active rest and activity modification. Unfortunately, this is something that many people are unwilling to give to an injury! When tendinitis develops, taking a few days off of practice or away from your workouts may be sufficient, but this doesn’t mean you need to stop all activity. Working with a physical therapist can help you determine which exercises or activities you can

continue to do as you heal, and identify the best treatment methods for tendinitis. Your physical therapist can also help you identify the best preventative care to reduce your likelihood of developing tendinitis. For more information about preventing or treating pain from tendinitis, contact us.

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Exercises of the Month Try these movements if you are experiencing aches & pains

BUTTERFLY STRETCH While in a sitting position, bend your knees and place the bottom of your feet together. Next, slowly let your knees lower towards the floor until a stretch is felt at your inner thighs.

WAND SHOULDER FLEXION Lying on your back and holding a wand, palm face down on both sides, slowly raise the wand towards overhead.

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