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This is common among people who perform a lot of repetitive movement with their hands. They may lift, move, or manipulate objects too frequently or too quickly, or may lift objects which are too heavy relative to their general physical capacity. Such stress and strain on the tendons is common among athletes, particularly those who play sports like tennis, golf, racquetball, baseball, field hockey, and badminton. Indeed, elbow tendonitis is so common among golfers and tennis players that their sports-specificmanifestations are actually called golfer’s elbow (tendonitis in the inner elbow) and tennis elbow (tendonitis in the outer elbow). Sometimes, the presence of some other underlying condition, such as an autoimmune disease like diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis, can also cause or increase a person’s risk for tendonitis. Cigarette use may also increase a person’s risk for this and other musculoskeletal conditions, since smoking tends to increase inflammation in the body. Additional risk factors include poor body mechanics, direct trauma, and even the use of certain antibiotics. UPPER EXTREMITY TENDONITIS THE BENEFITS OF HAND THERAPY FOR Have you been suffering with tendonitis in the elbow and hand? Seeing a hand therapist at OrthoBethesda can help you return to a more active and pain-free life. Give us a call today at (240) 482-3106 or visit our website at orthobethesda.com.
Is your elbow sore? Are your fingers achy and not moving smoothly and comfortably? If so, you may be suffering from a common musculoskeletal condition called tendonitis. What is Tendonitis? Tendons are bands of durable collagen fibers; their role is to connect muscles to bones and help facilitate proper anatomical movement and support. The suffix -itis is a telltale clue that tendonitis is primarily an issue of inflammation. When something stresses or overloads the tendons, small microtears in the tendon fibers can occur, leading to tissue damage, inflammation, pain, and related symptoms. Common Causes & Types of Tendonitis in the Elbow & Hand Tendonitis can affect tendons all over the body—such as in the case of Achilles tendonitis (in the ankle), patellar tendonitis (in the knee), or biceps tendonitis (in the shoulder). When it occurs in the elbow or hand, basic daily tasks like writing, grooming, and even opening doors and jars can become challenging.
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