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Foot Tendonitis

Tendinitis is inflammation or irritation of a tendon — any one of the thick fibrous cords that attaches muscle to bone. The condition causes pain and tenderness just outside a joint. While tendinitis can occur in any of your body's tendons, it's most common around your shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees and heels

Symptoms occur where the tendon attaches to a bone.

They usually include:

. pain which worsens on movement
. a feeling that the tendon is crackling or grating as it moves
. swelling, heat, and redness
. a lump may develop along the tendon

If there is a rupture, a gap may be felt in the line of the tendon, and movement will be difficult.

Symptoms may last from a few days to several weeks or months.
. Overuse: The most common cause of tendonitis is overuse, which means a tendon is overly stretched and possibly experiencing a small degree of pulling apart or tearing. This occurs when there is an increase in activity, which can include anything from walking to participating in competitive sports.

. Abnormal foot structure: Problems such as flat feet or high arches can create muscular imbalances that put stress on one or more tendons.

. Trauma: A foot or ankle injury can cause tendonitis. This can occur with a sudden, powerful motion like jumping. Another form of trauma is chronic rubbing against a shoe, which most often occurs at the top of the foot or heel, resulting in tendonitis in those areas.

. Medical conditions: Certain medical conditions that cause general inflammation can lead to tendonitis. Inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and spondyloarthropathy can cause Achilles tendonitis or posterior tibial tendonitis
. Rest is important when treating peroneal tendonitis. As it is an over use injury then continuing to train is not going to allow the inflammation to go and the injury to heal. It may be possible to do other activities such as swimming or cycling to maintain fitness. The rule is if it hurts or makes the injury worse either immediately or the following day then don't do it!

. Apply an ice or cold therapy wrap to the painful area for 10 minutes every hour until symptoms reduce. Following the PRICE principles of protection, rest, ice, compression and elevation can help reduce swelling, pain and inflammation (read more on the PRICE principles). A peroneal tendonitis brace can be worn to protect the area and keep the tendon warm. A simple neoprene ankle wrap is ideal.

. Taping for peroneal tendonitis can provide a great deal of support and protection to the ankle can be done in the same way as an ankle sprain taping technique.

NSAID's (non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs) may be prescribed to reduce pain and inflammation. Always consult a doctor as some drugs such as Ibuprofen should not be taken by asthmatics.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com
https://www.verywell.com
http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net
Foot Tendonitis

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