The Causes of
Tendonitis
Causes of Tendonitis
Tendons are usually surrounded by a sheath of tissue similar to
the lining of the joints (synovium). They're subject to the wear and
tear of aging, direct injury and inflammatory diseases. The most
common cause of tendonitis is injury or overuse during work or play.
The pain is usually the result of a small tear in or inflammation of
the tendon that links your muscles to your bone. Tendonitis can also
be associated with inflammatory diseases that occur throughout your
body, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Tendonitis Risk Factors
You have a greater risk of developing
tendonitis if you perform excessive repetitive motions of your arms
or legs.
Professional baseball players, swimmers,
tennis players and golfers are susceptible to tendonitis in their
shoulders, arms and elbows. Soccer and basketball players, runners
and dancers are more prone to tendon inflammation in their legs and
feet. But you don't have to be a professional athlete to develop
this condition.
The incidence of tendonitis increases with age
as muscles and tendons lose some of their elasticity. Improper
technique in any sport is one of the primary causes of overload on
tissues, including tendons, which can contribute to tendonitis.
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