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Tendinitis Directory
Tendinitis is inflammation of a tendon. A tendon is the thick, cord-like tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how tendinitis develops, what the symptoms are, how to treat it, and much more.
Medical Reference
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What Are Calcium Deposits on Tendons?
Calcium deposits can form in several parts of your body, like your shoulders, wrists, or ankles. Learn what they are, their symptoms, and what treatments are available.
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The Basics of Tennis Elbow
Here's what you need to know about tennis elbow, a common form of tendonitis that has little to do with tennis.
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Preventing Golfer’s Elbow
Golfer’s elbow causes pain and inflammation in the tendons that connect the forearm to the elbow. Here are suggestions for prevention.
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Tendinitis: Detection, Treatment, and Prevention
Learn more from WebMD about the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of tendinitis, also known as overuse tendinopathy.
Features
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Exercises for Hip Pain
Four simple exercises you can do to soothe an injury to your hip flexor.
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Biceps Tendonitis and Prevention
Learn what can happen to your shoulder and a few moves to help prevent injury.
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The Seven Most Common Sports Injuries
Find out how you can prevent and treat the seven most common sports injuries.
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6 Ways to Avoid Workout Injuries
Experts share tips on how to avoid some of the most common fitness injuries while working out smarter.
Slideshows & Images
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Slideshow: A Visual Guide to Tendinitis
If your tendons get irritated and swollen, you might have tendinitis. Learn the symptoms and find out how you can prevent and treat the condition.
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Achilles Tendon (Human Anatomy): Picture, Definition, Injuries, Pain, and More
WebMD's Achilles Tendon Anatomy Page provides a detailed image and description of its function as well as conditions that affect the achilles tendon.