Tendonitis is pain in or around a tendon, which is a band of strong tissue that connects a muscle to a bone. Tendons bend, stretch, and twist to help joints and muscles move. They can become inflamed ...

The Achilles tendon rupture is the scourge of athletes everywhere — professional and amateur, young and old, serious competitors and weekend warriors. Last week I discussed the definition, signs and ...

Rest, ice, compression, and elevation help treat tendonitis at home. Overuse, like typing or running, often causes extensor tendonitis. Pain from tendonitis gets worse if you use the affected muscles ...

Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and tendonitis can overlap. It is important to distinguish between the two to receive appropriate treatment. CTS occurs when tissues swell and compress the ...

The Alfredson Protocol involves heel drop exercises that help strengthen the Achilles tendon. You should feel mild to ...

Microscopic tears of the muscle away from the lining of the bone causes the pain. Predisposing factors include overpronation and running on hard surfaces, and shin splints are more common in novice ...

A biceps tendon tear occurs when the tendon completely or partially severs from the bone. When the tear occurs at the shoulder, a person may experience pain and lose some strength in their arm. Also ...

FOND DU LAC – Christopher Ng, M.D., an SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic physiatrist, is now offering the Tenex Health TX system at SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital for patients experiencing chronic ...

Elmhurst (Ill.) Outpatient Surgery Center is among the few facilities in Illinois to offer TENEX Health TX, a minimally invasive treatment for tendon and soft tissue injuries, according to a My ...