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Treatment and Causes: Ankle Tendonitis
Many of us experience pain and swelling in the ankle area at some time in our lives. One thing you should consider is that you may be experiencing symptoms of ankle tendonitis. This is a condition that should be addressed quickly. Here are some facts and background on ankle tendonitis, and what you can do to help prevent and treat this common ailment: When you use your ankles everyday, especially when doing rigorous training, you may eventually experience ankle tendonitis, if you are not careful. Tendonitis is basically the inflammation of the tendon, the fibrous tissue that connects that muscle to the bone. This can occur due to the tendon being overworked, or too much force being applied to it. The main symptoms of ankle tendonitis are pain, swelling and the swollen area being tender to the touch. You may find it difficult to move your ankle without experiencing a shooting pain from your ankle up towards your calf. Achilles tendonitis, which is the inflammation of the Achilles tendon, is a common form of ankle tendonitis, which occurs mostly with runners and those who are on their feet quite a bit. Treatment The best care for ankle tendonitis usually involves home treatment. If it is not severe, then rest and apply ice packs in 15 minute intervals will help quite a bit. Also, an ankle wrap can help when you have to be on your feet, as it will support the ankle area and prevent further injury. While most tendonitis can be fixed with a cortisone injection, physicians do not recommend an injection in the foot area, as the particular tendon in the foot is susceptible to rupture. Inserting a cushion or other types of heel support can also help to support the heel and help to keep your exercise pain free. Failing to seek treatment for ankle tendonitis can result in permanent damage. Weight bearing is critical to living and active and productive life. When pain and swelling occur in the ankles, always consult a physician, preferably an orthopedic specialist. In the process, ask how you can prevent a recurrence of ankle tendonitis in the future. Your well being may depend on it.  Latest News About TendonitisASHT Focuses on Hand Therapy Awareness and Injury Prevention Week June 11 - 15, 2007 (U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News) The American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT) is celebrating Hand Therapy Awareness and Injury Prevention Week, the week of June 11-15, 2007. The purpose of the week is to promote hand injury prevention and bring attention to the benefits of hand therapy for patients who have been affected by an accident or medical conditions. Dunn: Trade talk nothing new (The Cincinnati Post)An off day brought swirling rumors that Reds left fielder Adam Dunn was on the trading block, but the only thing disturbed was Dunn's dinner. This Digitally Mundane Life (PC Magazine via Yahoo! News)How many hours per day do you waste using technology? Probably too many. Nigeria: Golden League - Powell, Richard Back On Trail (AllAfrica.com)Nine months after completing their unbeaten 2006 Golden League campaigns, last year's World Athletes of the Year Asafa Powell and Sanya Richards will be back for more when the IAAF Golden League 2007 kicks off at Oslo's ExxonMobil Bislett Games tonight. Lewis happy to dig out his holiday gear (The Scotsman: Sport)HIBS kid Lewis Stevenson today insisted he wasn't envious in the slightest as he learned he'd been left out in the cold as four of his Easter Road team-mates celebrated being named in Scotland's Under-20 squad for this month's World Cup in Canada. TendonitisFacts.Com Home | Articles | Contact Us | Resources | Privacy
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