Tendinopathy is a common issue with physically active individuals. Tendinopathy is a generic term for conditions that deal with overuse injuries with a tendon (tendonitis/tendinosis). A tendon is end of a muscle usually were stress is usually concentrated.
Tendinopathy signs and symptoms usually include:
- Pain during or after exercise
- Reduced exercise tolerance
- Usually the pain worsens as time goes on without physical therapy.
The most common places to have this issue are in the shoulder, elbow, knee, Achilles tendon and gluteal tendons.
Bursitis is the irritation of fluid filled sacs in our body called bursaes. Bursaes are all throughout your body near joints to help your muscles and tendons move smoothly over bones and provide cushion to the area.
Like tendinopathy bursitis is often seen in your knee, ankle, elbow and is also commonly in your hip.
Signs and symptoms of bursitis usually depends on the location of your pain. You can notice:
- A large bump that feels squishy, tender and warm to the touch.
- Pain with bending or straightening that joint
- Pain at night from sleeping on the area where the bump
Both, tendonitis and bursitis conditions, respond very well to physical therapy, so if you have any question or aren’t sure which condition you have call our office at 703-450-4300. One of our physical therapist can help you distinguish what is the cause of your pain and our team of clinicians can get you back to doing what you love!
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