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Tendonitis Facts and Statistics: What You Need to Know
Tendonitis is a clinical condition characterized by inflammation to a muscle’s tendon. Tendons connect muscles to bones, and tendon inflammation is often caused by too much activity with not enough rest. Symptoms of tendonitis include tendon pain, soreness, and tenderness that worsen with contraction of the associated muscle and generally improve with rest.
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis Symptoms and Treatment
Posterior tibial tendonitis refers to inflammation of the posterior tibial tendon, which is located in the inner side of the ankle. This can lead to foot and ankle pain, as well as other issues. Persons with posterior tibial tendonitis may have difficulty standing on their toes or turning their feet inward.
Science-backed exercise therapy improves low back pain
Low back pain is the leading cause of late-life disability, affecting nearly 700 million globally. Those suffering from low back pain can now find relief through the scientifically supported Canali Postural Method (CPM) in the prevention of postural dysfunctions, and in post-rehabilitation functional recovery aimed at optimizing physical efficiency.
Alfredson Protocol for Achilles Tendonitis
The Alfredson protocol is a treatment for Achilles tendonitis that involves repeated eccentric heel drop exercises. In this exercise, the heel is slowly lowered off a step while the toes stay on the edge, applying controlled stress to the Achilles tendon to promote healing. It is widely regarded as the gold standard for treating Achilles tendonitis.
Lifelong physical activity may slow cognitive decline
High levels of physical activity may mitigate brain loss in adults and help maintain long-term cognitive health, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center report in a study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology.