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Repair of Tendon

The goal of treatment is to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Rest or immobilization of the affected tendons is helpful for recovery. This may be achieved using a splint or a removable brace. The application of heat or cold to the affected are...

Source:ADAM

Date:September 26, 2006

Tendinitis

Tendinitis is the inflammation of a tendon, a tough rope-like tissue that connects muscle to bone.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Tendinitis

Tendinitis is a condition caused by the tearing of tendon fibers and subsequent inflammation in the tendon. Tendons are the strong connective tissue that connect muscle to bone.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Specific Treatments Articles

Physical Therapy

Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain , and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those suffering from injuries, disabilities, or disease. Organized physical therapy began during World War I with 800 reconstruction aides.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health

Getting the Most From Physical Therapy

Physical therapists teach people recovering from surgery or with injuries, sprains or arthritis how to perform exercises that will help them gain strength and mobility and prevent recurring injury. Here are suggestions to help you get the most from physical therapy.

Source:StayWell

Physical Therapy Assisting

The professional field consists of skilled health care providers who work under the direction or supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapists. Their role is to facilitate care and treatment of patients with injuries, diseases, or disabilities that involve mobility or other basic physical functioning.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health

Chest Physical Therapy

Chest physical therapy is the term for a group of treatments designed to improve respiratory efficiency, promote expansion of the lungs, strengthen respiratory muscles, and eliminate secretions from the respiratory system. Purpose The purpose of chest physical therapy, also called chest physiotherapy, is to help patients breathe more freely and to get more oxygen into the body.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health

Ask The Doctor (05-31-2007)

I was in a car accident four weeks ago. I have had physical therapy for the last three weeks and it seems to hurt more than it helps. I am still feeling pain and spasms. Can you suggest another option?

Source:StayWell

Tendon Repair

Tendon repair refers to the surgical repair of damaged or torn tendons, which are cord-like structures made of strong fibrous connective tissue that connect muscles to bones. The shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle joints are the most commonly affected by tendon injuries.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery

Tendon repair