What is Patellar Tendonitis? Patellar tendinitis is an injury to the tendon connecting your kneecap (patella) to your shinbone. The patellar tendon works with the muscles at the front of your thigh to extend your knee so that you can kick, run and jump. Patellar tendinitis, also known as jumper’s knee, is most common in…
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What is Achilles Tendinitis? Achilles tendinitis is an overuse injury of the Achilles (uh-KILL-eez) tendon, the band of tissue that connects calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to your heel bone. Achilles tendinitis most commonly occurs in runners who have suddenly increased the intensity or duration of their runs. It’s also common…
Tendinitis, Pain, Inflammation, Swelling, Tendon, Tendonitis. What is Tendinitis? Tendons are thick cords that join your muscles to your bones. When tendons become irritated or inflamed, the condition is called tendinitis. It causes acute pain and tenderness, making it difficult to move the affected joint. Root Cause of Disease The most common cause of tendinitis…