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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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Understanding Tendinitis -- Symptoms
Learn more from WebMD about the symptoms of overuse tendinopathy, formerly called tendinitis.
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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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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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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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Strains, Sprains and Other Sports Injuries: 3 Questions
WebMD answers three questions about the causes of strains, sprains and other sports injuries -- such as runner’s knee and tennis elbow -- and how to treat them.
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.