Overuse injury caused by repetitive motion
Tendonitis
Athletes with tendonitis may feel this at the site of the injury
Pain
The first thing an athletic trainer should recommend for tendonitis
Rest
Most athletes fail to adhere to this key part of long term tendonitis management
Rest
These types of ROM is highly recommended when starting recovery
Passive and active exercises
An injury that is also a type of tendonitis
Golfers elbow, tennis elbow, jumpers knee.
Another word for inflammation - placing ice on this may reduce it
Swelling
Apply this to the area for 15-20 minutes every 4-6 hours
Ice
Doing this could help you slowly regain mobility and may make your workouts easier
Modify daily exercises to make them easier
Physical exercise that pulls and flexes your muscles on purpose to make them stretchy
Stretching
Tendonitis can occur in these sports
Volleyball, swimming, tennis, basketball, and baseball.
Tendonitis may limit this, making it difficult for the athlete to perform movements
Range of motion
This supportive device can help reduce swelling and stabilize the joint
Sling or compression bandage
Icy heat, bio freeze and salonpas are popular brands for this
pain relief creams, patches and sprays
These types of exercises may be used for strengthening of the tendons
Eccentric/resistance training
Strands of connective tissue between muscles and bones
This noise can be heard with movement of the joint
Clicking or popping
Along with rest, ice, and compression, this elevation principle helps minimize swelling in the injured area
Elevation above the heart
These common therapies are used to manage chronic tendonitis
Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and ultrasound and shockwave therapy.
The last couple days of a rehabilitation program should include this type of advanced phase exercises
Sport or activity specific
rotator cuff and ___ are tendons where tendonitis can occur in
bicep brachii
An athlete with tendonitis might exhibit this type of response when asked to move their arm
Discomfort or hesitation
Type of drug used to reduce swelling and pain
Anti-inflammatory medication
These orthotic supports help prevent strain on tendons overtime
Shoulder braces, arm slings and bicep compression sleeves
These activities help prevent tendonitis recurrence by focusing on flexibility and strength
warm up/cool down, regular strength and flexibility training