In the US, there are over 33 million musculoskeletal injuries, with more than 50% involving tendon injuries. (James et al. J Hand Surg AM, 2008) More than 1,000 tendons in our body can present with ...

Biceps tendonitis is generally a chronic injury, where the tendon sheath has become inflamed over a long period of use. As a result, the most important treatment for biceps tendonitis is rest to allow ...

Bicep tendonitis is usually caused by overloading and overusing the biceps tendon. The primary function of your biceps is elbow flexion and turning your palm up. Biceps tendonitis symptoms can include ...

The R.I.C.E. protocol (rest, ice, compression, and elevation) is a common natural remedy for tendonitis, an injury to a tendon that's often due to repetitive strain. Other natural remedies may include ...

A 2024 study revealed that prolonged smartphone use, around five hours daily, leads to hand pain, stiffness, and reduced grip strength in university students. Research highlights that both usage ...

Objective To compare the effectiveness of progressive tendon-loading exercises (PTLE) with eccentric exercise therapy (EET) in patients with patellar tendinopathy (PT). Methods In a stratified, ...

Achilles tendon damage is common. It can be painful and make it difficult to exercise or even walk. Stretches can help speed up healing and improve mobility. In this article, we briefly outline a few ...