Tendinopatia
Etiologia i przyczyny

Tendinopatia to schorzenie ścięgien o wieloczynnikowej etiologii, charakteryzujące się bólem, obrzękiem i upośledzeniem funkcji, będące efektem przewlekłego przeciążenia mechanicznego prowadzącego do mikrourazów i degeneracji włókien kolagenowych. Patofizjologia obejmuje degenerację kolagenu, neowaskularyzację, zmiany w metabolizmie komórek macierzystych oraz apoptozę komórek ścięgna, co wskazuje na przewlekły proces degeneracyjny, a nie typowe zapalenie. Czynniki ryzyka dzielą się na modyfikowalne (np. intensywność treningu, technika, obuwie, masa ciała, palenie tytoniu) oraz niemodyfikowalne (wiek, genetyka, anatomia), a także systemowe (cukrzyca, otyłość, choroby autoimmunologiczne, zmiany hormonalne). Szczególne znaczenie mają leki takie jak fluorochinolony i kortykosteroidy, które mogą zwiększać ryzyko tendinopatii i zerwania ścięgna, zwłaszcza przy jednoczesnym stosowaniu, co podnosi ryzyko zerwania nawet 46-krotnie.

Etiologia tendinopatii

Tendinopatia (znana również jako tendinopatia) to ogólny termin opisujący schorzenia ścięgien, charakteryzujące się bólem, obrzękiem i upośledzeniem funkcji. Etiologia tendinopatii jest wieloczynnikowa i nie do końca poznana. Większość ekspertów uznaje, że jest to proces degeneracyjny, a nie tylko zapalny, jak wcześniej sądzono 12.

Przeciążenie i mikrourazy

Najczęstszą przyczyną tendinopatii jest przeciążenie ścięgna poprzez powtarzane ruchy lub aktywności 12. Kiedy ścięgno jest wielokrotnie obciążane bez odpowiedniego odpoczynku, powstają mikrourazy włókien kolagenowych, które z czasem prowadzą do degeneracji ścięgna 12. Powtarzane obciążenia mogą powodować nieadekwatną naprawę ścięgna, co predysponuje do powstawania mikrouszkodzeń i degeneracji 1.

W niektórych przypadkach tendinopatia może rozwinąć się również w wyniku nagłego urazu, który prowadzi do uszkodzenia włókien ścięgna 12. Drobne naderwania włókien mogą początkowo wywoływać ostre zapalenie (tendinitis), które przy braku odpowiedniego czasu na regenerację, może przejść w przewlekłą tendinopatię 1.

Czynniki mechaniczne

Do czynników mechanicznych przyczyniających się do rozwoju tendinopatii należą:

  • Intensywne treningi o wysokiej intensywności 1
  • Nieprawidłowa technika podczas aktywności sportowych lub zawodowych 1
  • Nieodpowiednie wyposażenie sportowe, np. zbyt ciężka rakieta tenisowa 1
  • Podnoszenie zbyt ciężkich ciężarów bez odpowiedniego rozgrzania 1
  • Nagłe zwiększenie intensywności lub czasu trwania treningu 1
  • Zbyt duże obciążenie stawów podczas aktywności wymagających częstego skakania i biegania 2
  • Ćwiczenie w niskich temperaturach 1
  • Nierówne lub twarde powierzchnie treningowe 12

Czynniki wewnętrzne

Wewnętrzne czynniki ryzyka tendinopatii obejmują:

  • Wiek – wraz z wiekiem ścięgna stają się mniej elastyczne i bardziej podatne na urazy 12
  • Brak elastyczności mięśni i ścięgien 1
  • Zmniejszona siła mięśniowa 1
  • Nierównowaga mięśniowa 1
  • Nieprawidłowa postawa lub zaburzenia chodu 1
  • Płaskostopie lub szpotawość kończyn dolnych 12
  • Predyspozycje genetyczne 12
  • Biomechanika – indywidualne różnice w kinematyce ruchu, postawie stopy, elastyczności i zdolności nerwowo-mięśniowej 1

Czynniki systemowe

Liczne czynniki systemowe zostały powiązane z tendinopatią:

  • Otyłość i nadwaga – zwiększone obciążenie ścięgien 123
  • Cukrzyca – związana ze zwiększonym ryzykiem rozwoju tendinopatii 12
  • Choroby autoimmunologiczne, takie jak reumatoidalne zapalenie stawów 12
  • Dna moczanowa 12
  • Podwyższony poziom cholesterolu i lipidów we krwi 12
  • Zmiany hormonalne (menopauza, terapia hormonalna, stosowanie doustnych środków antykoncepcyjnych) 12
  • Zakażenia w rzadkich przypadkach 12

Wpływ leków

Niektóre leki mogą zwiększać ryzyko rozwoju tendinopatii lub nawet prowadzić do zerwania ścięgna:

  • Antybiotyki fluorochinolonowe (np. ciprofloksacyna, lewofloksacyna) – znacząco zwiększają ryzyko tendinopatii i zerwania ścięgna 123
  • Kortykosteroidy – zwłaszcza przy długotrwałym stosowaniu lub bezpośrednich iniekcjach w ścięgno 12
  • Statyny (leki obniżające poziom cholesterolu) 12
  • Inhibitory aromatazy (stosowane w leczeniu raka piersi) 12

Jednoczesne stosowanie fluorochinolonów i kortykosteroidów może zwiększyć ryzyko zerwania ścięgna nawet 46-krotnie 12.

Zawody i aktywności wysokiego ryzyka

Tendinopatia częściej występuje u osób wykonujących określone zawody lub aktywności:

  • Sportowcy, szczególnie uprawiający sporty wymagające powtarzalnych ruchów (tenis, golf, biegi, koszykówka) 12
  • Osoby wykonujące zawody wymagające powtarzalnych ruchów (stolarze, malarze, fryzjerzy, sprzątacze) 12
  • Muzycy, zwłaszcza intensywnie ćwiczący na instrumentach 1
  • „Weekend warriors” – osoby nieaktywne w ciągu tygodnia, a intensywnie trenujące w weekendy 12

Specyficzne mechanizmy patofizjologiczne

Najnowsze badania wskazują na złożone mechanizmy patofizjologiczne w rozwoju tendinopatii:

  • Degeneracja kolagenu i zaburzenie homeostazy ścięgna 12
  • Neowaskularyzacja (nadmierne tworzenie nowych naczyń krwionośnych) 12
  • Zmiana składu kolagenu, zwiększenie stosunku kolagenu typu III do typu I 1
  • Zmiany w metabolizmie i różnicowaniu komórek macierzystych ścięgna 1
  • Mechaniczne niedostymulowanie komórek ścięgna, a nie tylko mechaniczne przeciążenie 12
  • Przewlekła ekspozycja na substancję P (neuropeptyd) 1
  • Apoptoza komórkowa i dezorganizacja macierzy ścięgna 1

Teoria niepowodzeń procesu gojenia

Tendinopatia jest często opisywana jako niepowodzenie kaskady gojenia, w której mikrourazy powstają szybciej niż naprawa tkanki 1. Wiele czynników, w tym wiek, predyspozycje genetyczne i choroby współistniejące, może przyczyniać się do niepowodzenia gojenia, zwiększając ryzyko tendinopatii 1.

Prawidłowa odpowiedź na uraz ścięgna składa się z zapalenia (tendinitis), po którym następuje odkładanie macierzy kolagenowej w obrębie ścięgna i przebudowa (tendinosis). Jednakże, przy utrzymujących się siłach mechanicznych działających na ścięgno, niewystarczającym ukrwieniu lub obu tych czynnikach, może dojść do nieprawidłowej reakcji gojenia 12.

Czynniki ryzyka predysponujące do tendinopatii

Istnieje wiele czynników, które mogą zwiększać podatność na rozwój tendinopatii. Można je podzielić na modyfikowalne i niemodyfikowalne.

Czynniki niemodyfikowalne

  • Wiek – starszy wiek jest najczęstszym czynnikiem ryzyka związanym z tendinopatią. Wraz z wiekiem ścięgna tracą elastyczność i stają się mniej podatne na adaptację 12
  • Płeć – niektóre formy tendinopatii wykazują wyższą częstość występowania u mężczyzn, inne u kobiet (np. tendinopatia pośladkowa częściej dotyka kobiety w średnim wieku) 12
  • Genetyka – istnieją dowody na genetyczną predyspozycję do rozwoju tendinopatii, choć nie zidentyfikowano jeszcze specyficznych genów przyczynowych 12
  • Anatomia – wrodzone różnice anatomiczne, takie jak długość kończyn, struktura stopy czy nieprawidłowości w budowie kości i stawów 12

Czynniki modyfikowalne

  • Obciążenie treningowe – zbyt intensywne lub zbyt długie sesje treningowe bez odpowiedniego odpoczynku 12
  • Technika – nieprawidłowa technika podczas aktywności sportowych lub zawodowych 12
  • Obuwie i sprzęt – nieodpowiednie, źle dopasowane obuwie lub sprzęt sportowy 12
  • Masa ciała – nadwaga i otyłość zwiększają obciążenie ścięgien 12
  • Palenie tytoniu – badania CDC pokazują, że 50% osób szukających pomocy z powodu bólu stawów, w tym tendinopatii, to osoby palące 12
  • Stres – przewlekły stres życiowy wpływa na chemię organizmu, w tym poziom adrenaliny, co może wpływać na zdrowie stawów i ścięgien 12
  • Nawodnienie i odżywianie – nieodpowiednie nawodnienie i dieta mogą wpływać na zdolność regeneracji ścięgien 1

Specyficzne grupy wysokiego ryzyka

Niektóre grupy osób są szczególnie narażone na rozwój tendinopatii:

  • Sportowcy wyczynowi – zwłaszcza w sportach wymagających powtarzalnych ruchów lub dużego obciążenia ścięgien 12
  • Osoby z siedzącym trybem życia, które nagle zwiększają poziom aktywności fizycznej 12
  • Osoby z cukrzycą – wysokie poziomy glukozy we krwi prowadzą do tworzenia końcowych produktów zaawansowanej glikacji (AGEs), które wiążą się z kolagenem w ścięgnach, zmieniając ich strukturę i zmniejszając zdolność do wytrzymywania normalnego stresu 12
  • Kobiety w okresie okołomenopauzalnym – zmiany hormonalne mogą wpływać na elastyczność ścięgien 12
  • Osoby po przebytych urazach ścięgien – wcześniejsze urazy są ważnym predyktorem tendinopatii 12

Konsekwencje nieleczonej tendinopatii

Nieleczona tendinopatia może prowadzić do poważnych konsekwencji zdrowotnych:

  • Chroniczność schorzenia – tendinopatia może stać się problemem przewlekłym, trwającym miesiące lub nawet lata 12
  • Postępująca degeneracja ścięgna – prowadząca do osłabienia jego struktury 12
  • Zwiększone ryzyko zerwania ścięgna – wymagające interwencji chirurgicznej 12
  • Ograniczenie ruchomości stawów – z powodu tworzenia się blizn i zmian strukturalnych 1
  • Ciągły ból i ograniczenie funkcji – wpływające na codzienne aktywności i jakość życia 12

Gojenie tendinopatii może trwać od 3 do 6 miesięcy, ale terapia, odpoczynek i leki mogą poprawić rokowanie. Jeśli tendinopatia nie jest leczona, może prowadzić do zerwania ścięgna 1.

Wpływ warunków środowiskowych na tendinopatię

Warunki środowiskowe mogą istotnie wpływać na ryzyko rozwoju tendinopatii:

  • Temperatura – treningi w niskich temperaturach są związane z wyższym wskaźnikiem bólu ścięgien i tendinopatii 12
  • Powierzchnie treningowe – twarde, nierówne powierzchnie zwiększają obciążenie ścięgien 12
  • Ergonomia miejsca pracy – nieodpowiednie stanowisko pracy może przyczyniać się do przeciążenia ścięgien 12
  • Wibracje – długotrwała ekspozycja na wibracje może predysponować do zaburzeń ścięgien 1

Ewolucja rozumienia etiologii tendinopatii

Nasze rozumienie przyczyn tendinopatii znacząco ewoluowało na przestrzeni lat:

  • Tradycyjny pogląd – tendinopatia była uważana za przewlekły stan zapalny (tendinitis) 12
  • Współczesne badania – wykazały, że w próbkach uszkodzonych ścięgien brakuje komórek zapalnych, a dominują zmiany degeneracyjne 12
  • Nowe rozumienie – tendinopatia jest obecnie postrzegana jako proces degeneracyjny, a nie przewlekłe zapalenie 12
  • Zmiana paradygmatu leczenia – lepsze zrozumienie patofizjologii doprowadziło do zmian w podejściu terapeutycznym 12

Badacze zauważyli, że tendinitis może być faktycznie wynikiem tendinopatii, a nie odwrotnie, jak wcześniej sądzono 1. To nowe zrozumienie przyczynowości ma istotne implikacje dla skutecznego leczenia i profilaktyki.

Podsumowanie wieloczynnikowej etiologii tendinopatii

Tendinopatia jest schorzeniem o złożonej, wieloczynnikowej etiologii. Najczęstszą przyczyną jest przeciążenie i powtarzający się stres mechaniczny działający na ścięgno, jednak wiele innych czynników wewnętrznych i zewnętrznych może przyczyniać się do jej rozwoju 12.

Istnieje duża indywidualna zmienność w tolerancji obciążenia ścięgien, co tłumaczy, dlaczego niektóre osoby rozwijają tendinopatię przy względnie niskim poziomie aktywności, podczas gdy inne są w stanie znieść znacznie większe obciążenia bez objawów 12.

Zrozumienie złożoności czynników ryzyka i mechanizmów patofizjologicznych jest kluczowe dla skutecznej profilaktyki i leczenia tendinopatii. Holistyczne podejście, uwzględniające zarówno czynniki mechaniczne, jak i systemowe, daje najlepsze szanse na skuteczne zarządzanie tym powszechnym schorzeniem 12.

Kolejne rozdziały

Zapraszamy do dalszego czytania naszego leksykonu.

Wybierz kolejny rozdział z menu poniżej, aby otworzyć nową podstronę kompedium wiedzy i uzyskać szczegółowe informację o leku, substancji lub chorobie.

  1. 10.04.2026
  2. www.leksykon.com.pl

Materiały źródłowe

  • #1 Tendinosis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK448174/
    Tendinopathy is a broad term that describes tendon pain and dysfunction without specifying the underlying pathology. […] The etiology of tendinosis is not well understood. Because it was previously thought to be the result of chronic tendinitis, it was hypothesized that chronic inflammation leads to structural tissue changes and tendon calcification. […] Multiple factors, including age, genetic predisposition, and comorbidities, can contribute to healing failure, increasing the risk of tendinosis. […] Tendinosis refers to a degenerative process within a tendon without histologic changes. Tendinopathy is a failure of the healing cascade in which micro injuries occur more quickly than tissue repair. […] Tendinopathy is commonly used as an umbrella term for acute and chronic tendinitis, tendon ruptures, and tenosynovitis, which is inflammation of the tendinous sheath and paratenon tissue.
  • #1 Tendinopathy: What It Is, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22289-tendinopathy
    Tendinopathy causes chronic pain and declining functionality in a tendon. It gets worse the more you try to use it. Tendinopathy is any condition that affects a tendon, making it painful to use and reducing its functionality. Most people injure their tendons by overusing them although other factors can contribute to weakening of your tendons. Tendinopathy can begin when a tendon injury cant heal. Eventually, destructive changes begin to occur. […] Its not always clear how tendinopathy develops, but it often starts with overusing your tendon. How much force your tendon can tolerate may differ from the next person. Athletes can strain their tendons by overtraining. People who arent regularly active can strain a tendon by suddenly increasing their activity. Any task repeated too often without enough rest in between can cause a repetitive strain injury.
  • #1 Tendinopathy (Tendonitis) | Better Health Channel
    https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/tendonitis
    Tendinopathy is usually a type of overuse injury, where the tendon is repeatedly strained until tiny tears form. […] Some of the common causes of tendinopathy can include: overuse of the tendons by repetitive actions, calcium deposit along the tendon at the site of insertion (where it attaches to the bone), bone spurs on the heels, any sporting activity that requires lots of jumping and running, running on hard surfaces, poor sporting technique, such as holding a tennis racquet or golf club incorrectly, inappropriate sporting equipment, such as a tennis racquet that’s too heavy, lifting weights that are too heavy, lifting heavy weights without warming up properly, neglecting to warm up properly before doing sport or exercise, extreme and regular physical effort, such as an intensive sports training schedule, not taking enough time between training sessions to allow full recovery, exercising in cold temperatures, awkward positions that are maintained for a long time, being obese, which puts excessive pressure on the tendons of the legs.
  • #1 Tendinopathy – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tendinopathy/symptoms-causes/syc-20580660
    Tendinopathy is a term for any condition that affects a tendon. Tendons are cords that attach muscle to bone. Tendinopathy, which can cause pain and tenderness, is common. It is often caused by overuse or repeated movement and tends to affect certain tendons in the arm or leg. […] Tendinopathy can be caused by wear and tear on a tendon. This can happen due to overuse or naturally over time as people age and their tendons become less flexible. Most people develop tendinopathy because their jobs or hobbies involve motions they repeat over and over. Jobs such as carpentry or house painting or sports such as baseball, tennis and golf require the same motions to be repeated. Over time, this puts stress on the tendons. Some tendinopathies also can be caused by sudden injury such as a fall or accident. […] How you move when doing your sport or activity can affect your risk of developing tendinopathy. Moving incorrectly can overload the tendon. Having proper form and technique is especially important when having to repeat movements for sports or a job.
  • #1 Tendinopathy: What It Is, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22289-tendinopathy
    Factors that may contribute to straining your tendon include: High-intensity training, Poor ergonomics or equipment, Lack of flexibility, Lack of strength, Muscle imbalances, Posture or gait abnormalities, Too much weight on your tendon, Certain autoimmune diseases. […] When you strain your tendon, small tears in the fibers can form. Tendons are strong, but when they tear, theyre slow to heal. Acute inflammation (tendinitis) is your bodys way of starting the healing process. But if your tendon doesnt get the rest it needs to heal, chronic tendinopathy can set in. Tendinitis might continue long-term, or tendinosis might begin the process of remodeling your tendon.
  • #1 Achilles Tendinitis – OrthoInfo – AAOS
    https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases–conditions/achilles-tendinitis/
    Achilles tendinitis is typically not related to a specific injury. The problem results from repetitive stress to the tendon. This often happens when we push our bodies to do too much, too quickly. Other factors can also make a person more likely to develop Achilles tendinitis, including: […] A sudden increase in the amount or intensity of exercise activity. For example, increasing the distance you run every day by a few miles without giving your body a chance to adjust to the new distance may cause irritation and inflammation. […] Tight calf muscles. Calf muscle tightness puts extra stress on the Achilles tendon, especially where it inserts into the heel bone. […] Haglund’s deformity. This is a condition in which there is enlargement of the bone on the back of the heel. This can rub on the Achilles tendon and cause inflammation and pain.
  • #1 Tendinitis – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tendinitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20378243
    Tendinitis can be caused by a sudden injury. But repeating the same movement over time is a much more likely cause. Most people develop tendinitis because their jobs or hobbies involve motions that they repeat, over and over. This puts stress on tendons. […] Moving correctly is especially important when having to repeat movements for sports or a job. Moving incorrectly can overload the tendon and lead to tendinitis. […] Risk factors for developing tendinitis include age, having jobs that involve doing the same motion over and over, doing physical activities with poor form, and taking certain medicines. […] Certain medical conditions, such as diabetes, can increase the risk of tendinitis. Medications that may increase risk include antibiotics known as fluoroquinolines, corticosteroids such as cortisone, and aromatase inhibitors, used to lower breast cancer risk.
  • #1 Tendinopathy: Symptoms, causes, and treatment
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/tendinopathy
    Tendinopathy is an umbrella term for an injury to the tendon due to overuse. […] Overexertion is usually the cause of tendinopathy. Some other causes may include: deposition of calcium in the tendons, also known as calcific tendinopathy; the development of bone spurs; excess jumping or running; exercising on hard surfaces; holding sporting equipment incorrectly or using unsuitable equipment; lifting heavy weights; not warming up before exercising or lifting; intense physical activity, especially if it is repetitive; failing to allow for recovery time; working out in the cold; having obesity or overweight; having flat feet or bowed legs, which causes strain on the tendons. […] Tendinopathy has a variety of possible causes. It usually occurs when a person places excess pressure on the tendons.
  • #1 6 Risk factors for tendinopathy you need to know
    https://www.physiotutors.com/risk-factors-for-tendinopathy/
    Tendinopathy has a multifactorial etiology that is not well understood. […] The most common cause for tendinopathy is training errors involving sudden changes in load. […] Higher Load duration, intensity, and frequency are associated with patellar pain and Achilles tendinopathy. […] Individual biomechanics, including movement kinetics and kinematics, foot posture, flexibility, neuromuscular capacity, and structural anatomy may influence tendinopathy risk. […] Multiple systemic factors have been linked with tendinopathy including age, high cholesterol, adiposity, and genetics. […] Systemic factors might also play a greater role in the case of bilateral involvement or in tendinopathy where load seems to play a smaller role such as in pes anserinus tendinopathy. […] The envelope of function is the load/frequency distribution that defines the safe or homeostatic range of load acceptance.
  • #1 Tendonitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10919-tendonitis
    Tendonitis (tendinitis) is a condition where the connective tissues between your muscles and bones (tendons) inflame. […] This condition usually happens after a repetitive strain or overuse injury. […] Causes of tendonitis could include: Overuse or repetitive movements over time (like running or throwing). […] In addition, tendonitis could be a side effect of a medication, including statins or drugs that lower cholesterol or fluoroquinolone antibiotics. […] Certain underlying medical conditions can also cause tendonitis, such as: Diabetes. […] Anyone can get tendonitis. But its more common in those who do repetitive activities. […] If left untreated, tendonitis could lead to: Chronic tendonitis (a constant, dull pain when you move).
  • #1 Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis – Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/musculoskeletal-and-connective-tissue-disorders/bursa-muscle-and-tendon-disorders/tendinitis-and-tenosynovitis
    Tendinopathy usually results from repeated small tears or degenerative changes (sometimes with calcium deposits) that occur over years in the tendon. […] The cause of tendinitis is often unknown. It usually occurs in people who are middle-aged or older as the vascularity of tendons decreases; repetitive microtrauma may contribute. Repeated or extreme trauma (short of rupture), strain, and excessive or unaccustomed exercise probably also contribute. Some fluoroquinolone antibiotics may increase the risk of tendinopathy and tendon rupture. […] Risk of tendinitis may be increased by certain systemic disorders most commonly rheumatoid arthritis, systemic sclerosis, gout, reactive arthritis, and diabetes or, very rarely, amyloidosis or markedly elevated blood cholesterol levels. […] Fluoroquinolone antibiotic use has been associated with tendinopathies, including tendon rupture.
  • #1 The Basic Science of Tendinopathy
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2505234/
    Tendinopathy is a common clinical problem with athletes and in many occupational settings. Tendinopathy can occur in any tendon, often near its insertion or enthesis where there is an area of stress concentration, and is directly related to the volume of repetitive load to which the tendon is exposed. Recent studies indicate tendinopathy is more likely to occur in situations that increase the dose of load to the tendon enthesis including increased activity, weight, advancing age, and genetic factors. […] Tendinopathy has an increased incidence with age and the male gender and with obesity. Excessive long-distance running, intensity, and hill work are risk factors for acute Achilles tendinopathy; distance and excessive time spent swimming are associated with supraspinatus tendinopathy. There is also an association between tendinopathy and hormone replacement therapy and oral contraceptives in women.
  • #1 Tendinopathy and Tenosynovitis: Symptoms and Treatment
    https://patient.info/bones-joints-muscles/tendinopathy-and-tenosynovitis-tendinosis
    This is a rare cause. The infection may occur because a cut or puncture wound to the skin over a tendon may allow germs (bacteria) to get in to infect the tendon and/or tendon sheath. However, infection sometimes spreads from other parts of the body via the bloodstream to infect a tendon sheath. […] These problems are more common in middle-aged adults and particularly in people who are quite sporty. […] If your problem is work-related, your employer has a legal duty to try to prevent the development of tendinopathy or tenosynovitis by making the work environment comfortable and doing whatever is reasonable to achieve this. […] There is no proof that anything can prevent a bout of tenosynovitis or tendinopathy. However, the following are sensible suggestions that may help to prevent either coming back: Avoid a sudden increase in repetitive movements and overuse of the affected area. […] Physical therapy to strengthen the muscles around the affected tendon may help.
  • #1 Tendinopathy – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tendinopathy
    Causes may include an injury or repetitive activities. […] Less common causes include infection, arthritis, gout, thyroid disease, and diabetes. […] Obesity, or more specifically, adiposity or fatness, has also been linked to an increasing incidence of tendinopathy. […] Quinolone antibiotics are associated with increased risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture. […] The most commonly accepted cause for this condition is seen to be an overuse syndrome in combination with intrinsic and extrinsic factors leading to what may be seen as a progressive interference or the failing of the innate healing response. […] Tendinopathy involves cellular apoptosis, matrix disorganization and neovascularization. […] Classic characteristics of „tendinosis” include degenerative changes in the collagenous matrix, hypercellularity, hypervascularity, and a lack of inflammatory cells which has challenged the original misnomer „tendinitis”.
  • #1 Tendinosis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK448174/
    A common theory suggests that an altered tendon environment disrupts proper cell recruitment and the healing cascade. […] Various systemic and lifestyle factors contribute to tendon injury risk, including body mass index, nutrition, body mechanics, muscle imbalances, and flexibility, all of which influence tendon loading and stress. […] Tendon ruptures have a 46-fold occurrence when concurrently exposed to fluoroquinolones and corticosteroids. […] The differential diagnoses for tendinosis include the following: Acute compartment syndrome, Ankle injury, Bursitis, Carpal tunnel syndrome (in emergency medicine), Gout and pseudogout, Hand infections, Reactive arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Rotator cuff injuries, Soft tissue knee injury. […] Tendinosis healing can last 3 to 6 months, but therapy, rest, and medication can improve the outlook. If left untreated, tendinosis can result in tendon rupture.
  • #1 About Tendinopathy | The Brisbane Spine Clinic
    https://www.brisbanespineclinic.com.au/blog/tendinopathy-causes-symptoms-treatment/
    Tendinopathy is most commonly caused by overuse of the tendon by repetitive actions. This may include sporting, work or, day-to-day activities. This means that some of the most at-risk groups for tendinopathy include people who do manual labor, musicians, and athletes. […] Other causes can include: Sudden stress on a tendon (eg, a high impact sport after a period of inactivity), Old age, A lack of muscle tone, Arthritis, Obesity (as this puts tendons in the body under more stress).
  • #1 Why Do I Keep Getting Tendonitis? – Dr. Nicholas Anastasio – Mercy – Baltimore – MD
    https://mdmercy.com/about-mercy/news-and-media/mercy-blog/search-blog-articles/why-do-i-keep-getting-tendonitis
    Tendonitis occurs when your tendons—tissue that connects your muscles to your bones—become inflamed and swollen. This can happen anywhere on your body, but is most commonly seen in joints: shoulders, elbows, knees, wrists, and heels. […] Most people get tendonitis by overusing or misusing the affected tendon. Common scenarios include: You overuse your tendon due to your occupation or favorite hobby, such as: Carpentry, Painting, Gardening/landscaping, Housecleaning, Playing a musical instrument, Playing certain sports (namely golf, baseball or tennis). […] You misuse your tendon by exercising improperly, such as: Exercising intensely but not frequently (like weekend warriors who do intense workouts, but only on the weekends), Not warming up before your workout or cooling down after your workout, Using improper form and bad posture, Wearing improper footwear, Taking on too much too soon.
  • #1 What Causes Tendon Wear and Tear Called Tendinopathy? – James Mazzara MD | Shoulder Knee Elbow Specialist | Hartford Manchester Wethersfield Enfield CT
    https://hartfordsportsorthopedics.com/what-causes-tendon-wear-and-tear-called-tendinopathy-south-windsor-enfield-glastonbury-ct/
    I am frequently asked about the cause of those wear and tear changes we see in the tendons of the rotator cuff and elsewhere in the body. In general, I explain it is a result of those age related changes that we all experience in life. […] Conventional thinking says that tendinopathy—defined as chronic tendon degeneration—is due to tendon overload, leading to microscopic collagen fiber failure and a failed healing response. […] But according to recent studies tendinopathy may be due to mechanical understimulation of tendon cells, rather than tendon overload, and that abnormal differentiation of tendon stem cells may play a role in the development of the condition. […] According recent studies have demonstrated that stress deprivation leads to increases of collagenase (which breaks down collagen in tendons) expression and a loss of tendon cells.
  • #1 Tendinopathy – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tendinopathy
    Examination of pathologic tennis elbow tissue reveals noninflammatory tissue, so the term „angiofibroblastic tendinosis” is also used. […] Load-induced non-rupture tendinopathy in humans is associated with an increase in the ratio of collagen III:I proteins, a shift from large to small diameter collagen fibrils, buckling of the collagen fascicles in the tendon extracellular matrix, and buckling of the tenocyte cells and their nuclei.
  • #1 What Causes Tendon Wear and Tear Called Tendinopathy? – James Mazzara MD | Shoulder Knee Elbow Specialist | Hartford Manchester Wethersfield Enfield CT
    https://hartfordsportsorthopedics.com/what-causes-tendon-wear-and-tear-called-tendinopathy-south-windsor-enfield-glastonbury-ct/
    More than a decade of research has shown that microscopic collagen fiber failure may play an important role in the development of tendinopathy. […] Stem cells may also play a role in the development of tendinopathy. […] The expression of inflammatory mediators may occur in the early stages of tissue injury. […] Recent studies have found that mechanical understimulation of tendon cells, rather than tendon overload, may cause tendinopathy and that abnormal differentiation of tendon stem cells may play a role in its development. […] Research also indicates important interactions occur among load, inflammatory mediator expression, and MMP expression at the microscopic level. […] MMP inhibitors may have the potential to prevent ongoing tendon degeneration.
  • #1 Sustained Exposure of Substance P Causes Tendinopathy
    https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/21/22/8633
    Sustained exposure to substance P may be involved in the development of tendinopathy. […] The effects of substance P on tendinopathy remain unclear. […] The underlying biological mechanism and advancement of disease is not clear. […] However, other studies state the contrary that substance P accounts for a critical component of tendon healing. […] In this study, we hypothesized that substance P may be the cause of tendinopathy. […] While brief exposure to substance P is closely related to tendon healing, repetitive long-term exposure is strongly linked to the development of tendinopathy. […] Our analyses indicate that long-term exposure to substance P is one of the causes of tendinopathy.
  • #1 Tendinopathies of the Foot and Ankle | AAFP
    https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2009/1115/p1107.html
    Because our understanding of tendinopathy has evolved in recent years, the condition is now considered a degenerative process; this affects the approach to treatment. […] Achilles tendinopathy is often caused by overtraining, use of inappropriate training surfaces, and poor flexibility. […] Recent data have demonstrated that overuse tendon injuries are not caused by persistent inflammation. […] These overuse injuries are most likely to occur when the mode, intensity, or duration of physical activity or athletic training changes in some way. […] A normal response to tendon injury consists of inflammation (i.e., tendinitis) followed by deposition of collagen matrix within the tendon and remodeling (i.e., tendinosis). […] However, a failed healing response may occur because of ongoing mechanical forces on the tendon, poor blood supply, or both.
  • #1 What causes tendonitis? | Top Doctors
    https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/medical-dictionary/tendonitis
    Tendonitis (also called tendinitis) refers to inflammation of a tendon. It is one of the major sub-types of tendinopathy (tendon disease), along with tendinosis and paratenonitis. […] There are two main direct causes of tendonitis: sudden injury and repetitive movements over time. These repetitive movements could be anything from movements made during activities like gardening, painting or cleaning to sports, such as tennis or golf. Bad posture and not warming up properly before exercise can also lead to tendonitis. […] Age, in fact, is the most common tendonitis-associated risk factor. As we age, our tendons lose their elasticity, and become less flexible and easier to injure or tear. Other risk factors include jobs involving repetitive movements, sport (particularly weekend warriors, who are relatively inactive during the week, but push themselves hard at the weekend), and certain health conditions, such as diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis, which seem to go hand-in-hand with a greater likelihood of developing tendonitis.
  • #1 The Basic Science of Tendinopathy
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2505234/
    These findings suggest there is a genetic predisposition to the development of tendinopathy. However, no specific causative gene has been linked to tendinopathy, suggesting that tendinopathy may be polygenic and may involve complex interaction between multiple genes. […] The aim of this review was to identify recent advances in the understanding of tendinopathy, particularly from a cell and molecular biology perspective. Our current hypothesis is that tendinopathy is induced when tendon cells experience a large volume of repetitive load. Tendons of certain anatomical locations are more susceptible as are individuals who are older, heavier and male in those genetically predisposed to tendinopathy. There is debate as to whether a loss of integrity of the matrix, or the cells in the tendon matrix, initiate the changes in tendinopathy.
  • #1 Tendinosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
    https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/arthritis-tendinosis
    Tendinosis happens when collagen that forms a tendon breaks down and worsens over time. Overuse of a tendon is a common cause, and if the injury isnt allowed to heal, it can become chronic. […] Common causes of tendinosis include dealing with an acute injury, overuse of a tendon, or the way you position yourself when performing tasks such as typing at your keyboard. […] Tendinosis is most often caused by repetitive muscle movements, minor impact on the affected area, or a sudden, more serious injury. […] Other risk factors include poor posture, bone or joint abnormalities (such as length differences in your legs or arthritis in a joint) that can put stress on tendons. […] Occasionally, an infection can cause tendinosis, especially if its caused by a cat or dog bite to the hand or a finger.
  • #1 Surprising Causes of Tendonitis | Center for Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine
    https://www.centerfororthosurgery.com/surprising-causes-of-tendonitis/
    Ask any woman going through these stages of life, and you may hear her complain of aching knees, hands, and back. Ligaments and tendons typically loosen during pregnancy and menopause. It is common to experience tendon stiffness and inflammation. […] The CDC reports that 50 percent of people who seek treatment for joint pain, including tendonitis, are tobacco users. Nicotine in cigarettes appears to impede oxygen-rich circulation and slows the delivery of nutrients necessary for joint health. […] The high blood glucose levels characteristic of diabetes commonly lead to frozen shoulder or rotator cuff tendonitis. While physicians and researchers cannot pinpoint the exact mechanism for its development, tendonitis and other inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis, are fairly common among diabetics.
  • #1 Surprising Causes of Tendonitis | Center for Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine
    https://www.centerfororthosurgery.com/surprising-causes-of-tendonitis/
    Pain, soreness, redness, swelling. These are all-too-common orthopaedic symptoms of tendonitis, a chronic inflammatory condition seen by your sports medicine doctor in San Antonio. […] What Causes Tendonitis? […] There are many causes for tendonitis, the most common of which is overuse. People typically develop this condition when exercising, playing a sport, or due to occupational duties and hobbies that require repetitive movements of the same nature. Another common cause is aging. The older you get, the more likely you are of developing tendonitis. […] There are also other causes for tendonitis, and they are unrelated to occupation, sports, aging, and other common predisposing factors. […] Studies show that the stresses of daily life impact your body chemicals, such as adrenaline, and subsequently, your mood and joint health.
  • #1 Tendonitis in Children | Causes, Types, & Treatment
    https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/t/tendonitis-in-children
    If tendonitis is not properly managed, it can become tendinosis. Tendinosis is a more serious, chronic condition that happens due to overuse and not enough time for the tendon to heal. Scar tissue can then develop, causing chronic pain and reduced function. This condition can take much longer to heal. Treatment can take several months. […] Tendonitis treatment starts with resting the area that hurts. Your child should stop any activity that causes pain. Physical therapy or home exercises may be recommended to help correct improper body movement. Ice and anti-inflammatory medication can help relieve pain and swelling while your child rests. In severe cases, if not treated, tendonitis can lead to tendon rupture, which may need surgery. […] While tendonitis is a common injury, you can help your child avoid it by: Encouraging a variety of activities to prevent overuse of specific tendons, Ensuring they warm up and cool down properly, Making sure your child uses proper equipment for their sport or activity, Promoting balanced nutrition and staying hydrated, Listening to your child if they complain of pain or discomfort.
  • #1 TENDINOPATHY/TENDONITIS | Sports Medicine Today
    https://www.sportsmedtoday.com/tendinopathytendonitis-va-69.htm
    Tendinopathy is a catch-all term used to describe the conditions of tendonitis (or tendinitis) and tendonosis. Tendinopathies are injuries that occur in tendons, which are structures that attach muscle to bone. […] Most tendon injuries are caused by overuse of the specific muscle group. These injuries are common in athletes who do the same activity over and over again. Running and jumping, overhead hitting and throwing, commonly lead to overuse injuries. The injury can be made worse by poor conditioning, technique, and nutrition. External factors such as poor coaching, improper equipment, and sport environment can also contribute to tendinopathy. […] There is little information on the prevention of tendonitis and tendinosis. Focus should be placed on proper functional technique in sport, and balanced training of the entire body. Athletes with a propensity for tendon problems should also be aware that prolonged time off and rapid changes in training programs may predispose them to future injury.
  • #1 Tendon Injuries and Treatments | Arthritis Foundation
    https://www.arthritis.org/diseases/tendinitis
    Tendons can deteriorate over time, even in people who arent active. But for the most part, the same overuse, overloading and medications that lead to tendinitis also can cause tendinosis. […] High-intensity sports or overuse about half of all sports-related injuries involve a tendon. […] Repetitive movements, including using a keyboard or mouse for hours without a break. […] Older age. […] Diabetes, which makes tendons thicker and more likely to tear. The troublemakers here are advanced glycation end products (AGEs), which form when proteins or fats mix with sugar in your bloodstream. AGEs bond to the collagen in tendons, changing its structure and making it less able to withstand normal stress. […] Statins, corticosteroids and fluroquinolone antibiotics, especially ciprofloxacin (Cipro). Taking both Cipro and steroids raises the risk of tendon rupture nearly 50-fold.
  • #1 Potential risk factors leading to tendinopathy | Apunts Sports Medicine
    https://www.apunts.org/en-potential-risk-factors-leading-tendinopathy-articulo-X188665811761329X-comprar
    Tendinopathy has a multifactorial etiology that is not well understood. Risk factors are often separated into extrinsic (those acting on the body) and intrinsic groups (those acting from within the body). […] Too much load is clearly linked to tendinopathy, but there appears to be large variation in how much load individuals can endure before developing tendinopathy. […] These individual intrinsic factors are likely to reduce tolerance or capacity to withstand load. […] The most common cause for tendinopathy is described as training errors. This is an ambiguous term, but is normally considered to encompass any alterations in physical load on the tendon. […] The current body of evidence suggests the pathogenesis of tendinopathy involves a change in tissue homeostasis. […] Multiple systemic factors have been linked with tendinopathy including: age, lipid levels, adiposity and genetics. […] The exact mechanism by which systemic factors influence tendinopathy risk is largely unknown. […] We know that previous injury appears to be an important predictor of tendinopathy. […] Understanding risk factors and mechanisms is critical for prevention and management of tendinopathy.
  • #1 Chronic Tendinitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
    https://aidyourtendon.com/strain-injuries/chronic-tendinitis.php
    You might say to yourself „How did I get chronic tendonitis”? It all started with an acute or overuse (repetitive movement) injury to your tendon. […] Chronic tendinitis can take more than 6 weeks to heal, and sometimes goes on for years, when it is left untreated. […] Tendinosis is caused by chronic degeneration (wearing away) of tendon fibers over time. […] Where tendonitis is damage or micro-tearing to your tendon, tenosynovitis is damage or micro-tearing to the sheath covering your tendon. […] Chronic means re-occurring, your pain and injury is coming back because you haven’t given it enough time to repair the tendon tissue. […] When the tendon gets inflamed it is known as tendonitis, and when the tendons are chronically overused, it may lead to microscopic tears in the collagen matrix and causes a gradual weakening of the tissues. […] Oral Medications can mask the pain but do not aid in the healing of tendonitis. Anti-inflammatories and pain killers can mask the pain and indirectly cause tendonitis to worsen.
  • #1 Tendonitis (Tendinitis): Causes, Symptoms & Treatments | HSS
    https://www.hss.edu/condition-list_tendonitis.asp
    Tendonitis is most commonly caused by overuse (repetitive stress), but less often, it can also occur in areas where calcium deposits have developed. […] The confusion regarding these two spellings is complicated further by the fact that tendonitis is one of the two main types of tendinopathy, which refers more broadly to any painful condition in or around the tendons caused by overuse. […] A person who experiences recurring tendonitis problems may develop tendinosis, although the latter condition can also arise as a result of an acute injury or other cause. […] It is very important that you do not neglect persistent tendonitis, since recurring tendonitis can lead to degeneration of the tendon, known as tendinosis. […] In some cases, persistent tendon inflammation combined with overuse especially of the Achilles tendon or shoulder rotator cuff tendons may lead to weakening and subsequent rupture of the tendon.
  • #1 Tendinosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
    https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/arthritis-tendinosis
    Certain medications may cause you to develop tendinosis, including some antibiotics. […] Tendons that are most subject to overuse and the development of tendinosis include common extensor tendons located on the outside of your elbow, rotator cuff tendons found alongside your shoulder socket, gluteal tendons located on the outside of your hip, Achilles tendons found in the back of your heel, and patellar tendons connecting your kneecap to your shin bone. […] Tendinosis can become a chronic, or long-term, condition. However, with proper treatment, damaged collagen can rebuild and your tendon can return to normal. […] If you dont get treatment, your tendinosis can worsen. Over time, your tendon may rupture, requiring surgery. […] With tendinosis, tearing or tendon rupture can happen if the function of your tendons is affected for too long.
  • #1 Tendonitis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & More – The Orthopedic Clinic
    https://orthotoc.com/tendonitis-causes-symptoms-treatment/
    Some people, when experiencing a certain type of pain, begin an endless guessing game, trying to figure out whats causing the discomfort. Tendonitis (also called Tendinitis) is one of the most common ailments and can occur in many different parts of the body. […] There are plenty of activities that can cause tendonitis, yet all of them have the same common denominator: overuse. Constantly doing the same repetitive motion places a lot of stress on the tendons. This can happen with work duties or hobbies, such as: […] It could also be caused by trauma, sudden movements, or underlying medical conditions such as: […] In addition to repetitive movements, the following factors could increase the likelihood of developing tendonitis: […] Complications of tendonitis include the formation of scar tissue, decreased joint mobility, or tendon rupture (if the patient doesnt take a rest from the activity that caused the tendonitis). […] While it is possible for tendonitis to go away on its own with prolonged rest after injury, it is likely that the condition will return once the patient returns to the activity that caused it. Furthermore, the older the patient, the longer it will take to recover, in general.
  • #1 Tendinopathy: Definition, Comparison to Tendonitis, and Treatment
    https://www.healthline.com/health/tendinopathy
    Tendinopathy is a condition in which a tendon becomes painful and has limited range of motion. More common than tendonitis, tendinopathy can be caused by many things, like aging, stress, or injury. […] Tendinopathy is a degeneration of the collagen protein that forms the tendon. […] Both tendinopathy and tendonitis are often caused by overuse of or sudden stress on a tendon. Aging and lack of muscle tone can also play a role in the development of tendinopathy. […] Doctors previously thought that tendinopathy was an eventual result of tendonitis. But after looking at samples of injured tendons under a microscope, many now believe it’s the other way around tendonitis is an eventual result of tendinopathy. […] This relatively new understanding about the underlying causes and progression of tendinopathy has resulted in changes to common treatment approaches.
  • #1
    https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/diseases/tendon_disorders.html
    Tendon disorders, or tendinopathies, are medical conditions that cause the tendons not to function normally. […] Often, it is a combination of factors that leads to a tendon disorder, and every situation is unique. Causes can include overuse as well as age, injury, or disease-related changes in the tendon. Risk factors for tendon disorders can include excessive force, repetitive movements, frequent overhead reaching, vibration, and awkward postures.
  • #2 Tendinopathy – Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment | BMJ Best Practice
    https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/582
    Tendinopathy is a general term that describes tendon degeneration characterised by a combination of pain, swelling, and impaired performance. […] The exact aetiology is unclear. Studies suggest it is an over-use condition leading to inadequate tendon repair that predisposes the tendon to micro-tears and degeneration. […] In clinical settings, tendinopathy describes impaired tendon healing characterised by pain, swelling, and impaired performance. […] Several studies have shown that tendon biopsies taken at surgery lack inflammatory cells.
  • #2 Tendinopathy – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tendinopathy/symptoms-causes/syc-20580660
    Tendinopathy is a term for any condition that affects a tendon. Tendons are cords that attach muscle to bone. Tendinopathy, which can cause pain and tenderness, is common. It is often caused by overuse or repeated movement and tends to affect certain tendons in the arm or leg. […] Tendinopathy can be caused by wear and tear on a tendon. This can happen due to overuse or naturally over time as people age and their tendons become less flexible. Most people develop tendinopathy because their jobs or hobbies involve motions they repeat over and over. Jobs such as carpentry or house painting or sports such as baseball, tennis and golf require the same motions to be repeated. Over time, this puts stress on the tendons. Some tendinopathies also can be caused by sudden injury such as a fall or accident. […] How you move when doing your sport or activity can affect your risk of developing tendinopathy. Moving incorrectly can overload the tendon. Having proper form and technique is especially important when having to repeat movements for sports or a job.
  • #2 Chronic Tendon Pain (Tendinosis) Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
    https://www.upmc.com/services/orthopaedics/conditions/chronic-tendon-pain
    Chronic tendon pain happens because of small tears in the tendon which form scar tissue. This scar tissue causes much of the pain that you feel, including: […] Overusing the tendon is the main cause of tendinosis. But physical trauma, like a fall or sports injury, can also damage the tendon. […] Activities or jobs that require you to put repeated stress on your tendons can cause tendinosis. Athletes and manual laborers, for example, are more likely to get chronic tendon pain. […] Tendon problems are also more common in older adults because your joints become less flexible as you age. People with joint conditions, such as arthritis, may also be more prone to tendinosis. […] Risk factors for chronic tendon pain include: […] Without treatment, chronic tendon pain will only get worse. It can also lead to more severe injuries, such as partial or complete tendon tears.
  • #2 Tendinosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
    https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/arthritis-tendinosis
    Tendinosis happens when collagen that forms a tendon breaks down and worsens over time. Overuse of a tendon is a common cause, and if the injury isnt allowed to heal, it can become chronic. […] Common causes of tendinosis include dealing with an acute injury, overuse of a tendon, or the way you position yourself when performing tasks such as typing at your keyboard. […] Tendinosis is most often caused by repetitive muscle movements, minor impact on the affected area, or a sudden, more serious injury. […] Other risk factors include poor posture, bone or joint abnormalities (such as length differences in your legs or arthritis in a joint) that can put stress on tendons. […] Occasionally, an infection can cause tendinosis, especially if its caused by a cat or dog bite to the hand or a finger.
  • #2 Achilles Tendinitis – OrthoInfo – AAOS
    https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases–conditions/achilles-tendinitis/
    Achilles tendinitis is a common condition that occurs when the large tendon that runs down the back of the lower leg becomes irritated and inflamed. […] Although the Achilles tendon can withstand great stresses from running and jumping, it is also prone to tendinitis, a condition associated with overuse. […] Simply defined, tendinitis (also spelled „tendonitis”) is acute inflammation of a tendon. Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury and often causes swelling, pain, or irritation. […] You may also come across the term „tendinopathy,” which is used to describe a condition in which the tendon develops microscopic degeneration as a result of chronic damage over time. Tendinitis, tendinosis, and tendinopathy are all common terms which essentially refer to the same problem.
  • #2 Tendonitis Palos Hills, Mokena and Chicago
    https://midamericaortho.com/blog/92-tendonitis-causes-symptoms-and-treatment
    Tendon problems (or tendinopathy) may affect any joint, especially the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, ankle, etc. […] Common causes of tendonitis include: Overuse, or improper exercise techniques, Manual labor, Sports, Structural abnormalities, Training surfaces that do not give to muscles. […] Inflammation is not the primary driver of tendonitis. The inflammation and subsequent tendonitis is secondary to mechanical overloading and the inflammation is a result thereof.
  • #2 5 Major Causes of Tendonitis – Watauga Orthopaedics
    https://www.wataugaortho.com/2018/05/18/5-major-causes-of-tendonitis/
    According to Cleveland Clinic, adults age 40 years and older are more prone to having tendonitis. This is because aging tendons experience a reduction in elasticity, and can no longer endure the stressors they once could. […] Whatever the reason for your tendonitis pain, it’s important to visit a physician to discuss the best course of treatment. Tendon irritation that isn’t addressed may lead to tendinosis – which is marked by irreparable degenerative changes in the tendon.
  • #2 Achilles tendinopathy | Better Health Channel
    https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/achilles-tendonitis
    Achilles tendinopathy is a painful syndrome affecting the Achilles tendon (which attaches your calf muscles to your heel bone). […] In most cases, Achilles tendinopathy is an overuse injury. […] Some of the causes of Achilles tendonitis include: overuse injury this occurs when the Achilles tendon is stressed until it develops small tears and degeneration. Runners seem to be the most susceptible. People who play sports that involve jumping, such as basketball, are also at increased risk […] arthritis Achilles tendonitis can be a part of generalised inflammatory arthritis, such as ankylosing spondylitis or psoriatic arthritis. In these conditions, both tendons can be affected […] foot problems some people with flat feet or hyperpronated feet (feet that turn inward while walking) are prone to Achilles tendonitis. The flattened arch pulls on calf muscles and keeps the Achilles tendon under tight strain. This constant mechanical stress on the heel and tendon can cause inflammation, pain and swelling of the tendon. Being overweight can make the problem worse
  • #2 The Basic Science of Tendinopathy
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2505234/
    These findings suggest there is a genetic predisposition to the development of tendinopathy. However, no specific causative gene has been linked to tendinopathy, suggesting that tendinopathy may be polygenic and may involve complex interaction between multiple genes. […] The aim of this review was to identify recent advances in the understanding of tendinopathy, particularly from a cell and molecular biology perspective. Our current hypothesis is that tendinopathy is induced when tendon cells experience a large volume of repetitive load. Tendons of certain anatomical locations are more susceptible as are individuals who are older, heavier and male in those genetically predisposed to tendinopathy. There is debate as to whether a loss of integrity of the matrix, or the cells in the tendon matrix, initiate the changes in tendinopathy.
  • #2 Tendinopathy – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tendinopathy
    Causes may include an injury or repetitive activities. […] Less common causes include infection, arthritis, gout, thyroid disease, and diabetes. […] Obesity, or more specifically, adiposity or fatness, has also been linked to an increasing incidence of tendinopathy. […] Quinolone antibiotics are associated with increased risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture. […] The most commonly accepted cause for this condition is seen to be an overuse syndrome in combination with intrinsic and extrinsic factors leading to what may be seen as a progressive interference or the failing of the innate healing response. […] Tendinopathy involves cellular apoptosis, matrix disorganization and neovascularization. […] Classic characteristics of „tendinosis” include degenerative changes in the collagenous matrix, hypercellularity, hypervascularity, and a lack of inflammatory cells which has challenged the original misnomer „tendinitis”.
  • #2 Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis – Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/musculoskeletal-and-connective-tissue-disorders/bursa-muscle-and-tendon-disorders/tendinitis-and-tenosynovitis
    Tendinopathy usually results from repeated small tears or degenerative changes (sometimes with calcium deposits) that occur over years in the tendon. […] The cause of tendinitis is often unknown. It usually occurs in people who are middle-aged or older as the vascularity of tendons decreases; repetitive microtrauma may contribute. Repeated or extreme trauma (short of rupture), strain, and excessive or unaccustomed exercise probably also contribute. Some fluoroquinolone antibiotics may increase the risk of tendinopathy and tendon rupture. […] Risk of tendinitis may be increased by certain systemic disorders most commonly rheumatoid arthritis, systemic sclerosis, gout, reactive arthritis, and diabetes or, very rarely, amyloidosis or markedly elevated blood cholesterol levels. […] Fluoroquinolone antibiotic use has been associated with tendinopathies, including tendon rupture.
  • #2 Tendinitis: Causes, Diagnosis, and Prevention
    https://www.healthline.com/health/tendinitis
    The most common cause of tendinitis is repetitive action. Tendons help you make a certain movement over and over. You may develop tendinitis if you frequently make the same motion while playing sports or working. The risk increases if you perform the motion incorrectly. […] Tendinitis can also result from: injury, aging, certain diseases, such as diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis, certain antibiotics (quinolones such as Levaquin). […] Athletes who participate in certain sports, such as tennis, golf, bowling, or basketball, are at a higher risk of tendinitis. You may also be at a higher risk if your job requires physical exertion, overhead lifting, or repetitive motions or tasks.
  • #2 6 Risk factors for tendinopathy you need to know
    https://www.physiotutors.com/risk-factors-for-tendinopathy/
    Tendinopathy has a multifactorial etiology that is not well understood. […] The most common cause for tendinopathy is training errors involving sudden changes in load. […] Higher Load duration, intensity, and frequency are associated with patellar pain and Achilles tendinopathy. […] Individual biomechanics, including movement kinetics and kinematics, foot posture, flexibility, neuromuscular capacity, and structural anatomy may influence tendinopathy risk. […] Multiple systemic factors have been linked with tendinopathy including age, high cholesterol, adiposity, and genetics. […] Systemic factors might also play a greater role in the case of bilateral involvement or in tendinopathy where load seems to play a smaller role such as in pes anserinus tendinopathy. […] The envelope of function is the load/frequency distribution that defines the safe or homeostatic range of load acceptance.
  • #2 Surprising Causes of Tendonitis | Center for Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine
    https://www.centerfororthosurgery.com/surprising-causes-of-tendonitis/
    Ask any woman going through these stages of life, and you may hear her complain of aching knees, hands, and back. Ligaments and tendons typically loosen during pregnancy and menopause. It is common to experience tendon stiffness and inflammation. […] The CDC reports that 50 percent of people who seek treatment for joint pain, including tendonitis, are tobacco users. Nicotine in cigarettes appears to impede oxygen-rich circulation and slows the delivery of nutrients necessary for joint health. […] The high blood glucose levels characteristic of diabetes commonly lead to frozen shoulder or rotator cuff tendonitis. While physicians and researchers cannot pinpoint the exact mechanism for its development, tendonitis and other inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis, are fairly common among diabetics.
  • #2 Achilles tendinopathy | NHS inform
    https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/muscle-bone-and-joints/leg-and-foot-problems-and-conditions/achilles-tendinopathy/
    Achilles tendinopathy can occur in both active and inactive people. […] The causes can be varied but there are some common factors that are important. These can include: a sudden or gradual change in load, for example changes in the level of exercise or taking up a new sport, beyond your normal levels of strength or endurance, spending a long time standing still, wearing unsuitable or poorly fitting footwear for the activities you’re doing, sedentary behaviour that can weaken your muscles and tendons over time, smoking, other health conditions such as being overweight, diabetes and inflammatory arthritis.
  • #2 Tendinitis – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tendinitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20378243
    Tendinitis can be caused by a sudden injury. But repeating the same movement over time is a much more likely cause. Most people develop tendinitis because their jobs or hobbies involve motions that they repeat, over and over. This puts stress on tendons. […] Moving correctly is especially important when having to repeat movements for sports or a job. Moving incorrectly can overload the tendon and lead to tendinitis. […] Risk factors for developing tendinitis include age, having jobs that involve doing the same motion over and over, doing physical activities with poor form, and taking certain medicines. […] Certain medical conditions, such as diabetes, can increase the risk of tendinitis. Medications that may increase risk include antibiotics known as fluoroquinolines, corticosteroids such as cortisone, and aromatase inhibitors, used to lower breast cancer risk.
  • #2 Tendon Injuries and Treatments | Arthritis Foundation
    https://www.arthritis.org/diseases/tendinitis
    Tendons can deteriorate over time, even in people who arent active. But for the most part, the same overuse, overloading and medications that lead to tendinitis also can cause tendinosis. […] High-intensity sports or overuse about half of all sports-related injuries involve a tendon. […] Repetitive movements, including using a keyboard or mouse for hours without a break. […] Older age. […] Diabetes, which makes tendons thicker and more likely to tear. The troublemakers here are advanced glycation end products (AGEs), which form when proteins or fats mix with sugar in your bloodstream. AGEs bond to the collagen in tendons, changing its structure and making it less able to withstand normal stress. […] Statins, corticosteroids and fluroquinolone antibiotics, especially ciprofloxacin (Cipro). Taking both Cipro and steroids raises the risk of tendon rupture nearly 50-fold.
  • #2 5 Major Causes of Tendonitis – Watauga Orthopaedics
    https://www.wataugaortho.com/2018/05/18/5-major-causes-of-tendonitis/
    All work and no play is a schedule that most wouldn’t want to subscribe to; after all, a healthy work-life balance can be beneficial. However, sometimes our lifestyle choices (our occupation or favorite pastime), can be the cause of injuries that keep us out of commission. According to a 2014 report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 70,000 people miss work every year due to tendonitis. It occurs when the thick fibrous cords that attach muscle to bone become inflamed, irritated, swollen, or tender. The shoulders, wrists, elbows, knees, and heels are targets for this condition, which is typically brought on by repetitive motions or overuse. […] Those with careers that involve repetitive moments round the clock – dentists, hairdressers, and carpenters, can develop tendon sheath inflammation.
  • #2 Achilles Tendinopathy: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
    https://sanderspodiatry.com.au/blog/2020/08/13/achilles-tendinopathy-causes-symptoms-and-treatment/
    Achilles tendinopathy occurs when there is repetitive strain or overuse of the Achilles tendon. The tendon becomes inflamed and causes pain. The injury can happen to anyone through overuse and putting the same pressure on the tendon on a regular basis, because of the nature of your work or sports activities. […] Its also common in middle aged people who play sports only on the weekends. If exercise is irregular, and the tendon hasnt been conditioned to high intensity activity, playing a game of tennis or basketball on the weekends can stretch and tear the Achilles tendon. […] People with flat feet or feet that turn inwards are prone to Achilles Tendinopathy. Flatter foot arches can pull on the tendon, making it tight and prone to injury. […] Footwear that is loose with minimal support will cause the tendon to work harder to support the foot and keep the shoe on. […] Carrying too much weight will place a heavier load on the Achilles tendon and make it work harder to keep mobile. […] By not warming up and stretching before a bout of intense exercise, the Achilles tendons are more at risk of injury.
  • #2 Potential risk factors leading to tendinopathy | Apunts Sports Medicine
    https://www.apunts.org/en-potential-risk-factors-leading-tendinopathy-articulo-X188665811761329X-comprar
    Tendinopathy has a multifactorial etiology that is not well understood. Risk factors are often separated into extrinsic (those acting on the body) and intrinsic groups (those acting from within the body). […] Too much load is clearly linked to tendinopathy, but there appears to be large variation in how much load individuals can endure before developing tendinopathy. […] These individual intrinsic factors are likely to reduce tolerance or capacity to withstand load. […] The most common cause for tendinopathy is described as training errors. This is an ambiguous term, but is normally considered to encompass any alterations in physical load on the tendon. […] The current body of evidence suggests the pathogenesis of tendinopathy involves a change in tissue homeostasis. […] Multiple systemic factors have been linked with tendinopathy including: age, lipid levels, adiposity and genetics. […] The exact mechanism by which systemic factors influence tendinopathy risk is largely unknown. […] We know that previous injury appears to be an important predictor of tendinopathy. […] Understanding risk factors and mechanisms is critical for prevention and management of tendinopathy.
  • #2
    https://www.ijcmph.com/index.php/ijcmph/article/view/9331
    The treatment of tendinopathy can be challenging for clinicians and might be associated with serious adverse events. […] In the present literature review, we have discussed the epidemiology, etiology, and pathogenesis of tendinopathy among athletes. […] Different intrinsic and extrinsic factors were found to contribute to the development of the condition and the impact of various systemic diseases. […] The pathogenesis of the condition is also very complicated, and the development of pain has been attributed to the process of angiogenesis and associated ingrowth of nerve fibers. […] Holmes GB, Lin J. Etiologic factors associated with symptomatic achilles tendinopathy. Foot Ankle Int. 2006;27(11):952-9. […] Pufe T, Petersen WJ, Mentlein R, Tillmann BN. The role of vasculature and angiogenesis for the pathogenesis of degenerative tendons disease. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2005;15(4):211-22.
  • #2 What Causes Tendon Wear and Tear Called Tendinopathy? – James Mazzara MD | Shoulder Knee Elbow Specialist | Hartford Manchester Wethersfield Enfield CT
    https://hartfordsportsorthopedics.com/what-causes-tendon-wear-and-tear-called-tendinopathy-south-windsor-enfield-glastonbury-ct/
    More than a decade of research has shown that microscopic collagen fiber failure may play an important role in the development of tendinopathy. […] Stem cells may also play a role in the development of tendinopathy. […] The expression of inflammatory mediators may occur in the early stages of tissue injury. […] Recent studies have found that mechanical understimulation of tendon cells, rather than tendon overload, may cause tendinopathy and that abnormal differentiation of tendon stem cells may play a role in its development. […] Research also indicates important interactions occur among load, inflammatory mediator expression, and MMP expression at the microscopic level. […] MMP inhibitors may have the potential to prevent ongoing tendon degeneration.
  • #2 Tendinopathies of the Foot and Ankle | AAFP
    https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2009/1115/p1107.html
    The tendon undergoes microscopic changes, including fibrin deposition, neovascularization, reduction in neutrophils and macrophages, and an increase in collagen breakdown and synthesis. […] It is important to consider and treat the extrinsic and intrinsic causes of tendon injury. Extrinsic factors include overuse of the tendon, training errors, smoking, medication abuse, and wearing shoes or other equipment not appropriate for the specific activity. […] Intrinsic factors such as flexibility and strength of the tendon, patient age, leg length, and vascular supply may also play a role. […] Because many of the standard therapies for tendinopathy have failed to consistently correct the underlying degenerative process, many new treatments are being developed.
  • #2 Understanding Gluteal Tendinopathy: Causes, Treatment, and Physiotherapy Solutions
    https://www.keilorroadphysio.com.au/blog-articles/gluteal-tendinopathy
    Age-related changes in tendon structure can also contribute to the development of gluteal tendinopathy. […] Specific risk factors associated with gluteal tendinopathy includes: Repetitive activities that involve hip flexion and extension, Poor biomechanics such as excessive hip adduction or internal rotation, Underlying hip conditions like osteoarthritis or hip dysplasia. […] Women, particularly those in the middle-aged demographic, have been found to have a higher prevalence of gluteal tendinopathy, possibly due to differences in pelvic anatomy and hormone-related changes in tendon structure. […] The condition can be caused by overuse, biomechanical factors, and age-related changes in tendon structure.
  • #2 Tendonitis: Causes, How Long It Lasts, and Other Conditions
    https://www.verywellhealth.com/tendonitis-and-tendinopathy-3120514
    Tendinopathy encompasses a wide range of conditions affecting tendons, both inflammatory and non-inflammatory. […] This not only includes deterioration of a tendon by repetitive stress, infection, or disease but also the degeneration of the tendon by things like reduction of blood flow to tendons due to aging or vascular disease, medications that cause tendon damage, such as high-dose corticosteroids, and hypothyroidism (low thyroid function) which can decrease collagen production. […] As such, tendinitis and tendinosis are subcategories that fall under the umbrella of tendinopathy.
  • #2 Achilles Tendinopathy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment | The Feet People Podiatry
    https://www.thefeetpeople.com.au/symptoms-we-treat/achilles-tendinopathy/
    Achilles tendinopathy causes pain at the back of the heel. Its caused by damage to the Achilles tendon, either right where it attaches at the back of the heel or slightly further up the tendon. […] Achilles tendinopathy develops gradually from overloading and stress on the Achilles tendon. While age can play a role, it’s more about the tendon wearing down from repeated activities, whether in your job, exercise routine, or daily life. […] Achilles tendinopathy is considered a degenerative condition, which means the tendon fibres start to break down and lose their strength over time. Small tears and damage occur when the strain from these activities exceeds what the tendon can handle. […] The most common causes of Achilles injuries our podiatrists see and treat include: Over-training, often without adequate rest between training sessions, Wearing poorly supported footwear while exercising or training, Suddenly upping the intensity, duration or occurrence of your training routine (before your tendon has adapted to the load or has strengthened enough to be able to handle it), Exercising on hard or uneven surfaces, which adds more stress to the Achilles, Poor exercise or training techniques, Tight calf muscles (often associated with not stretching enough, or not in the right ways), Running, especially at higher speeds or longer distances than what your body is used to, Having foot biomechanics that add excess strain on the tendon, Participating in jumping sports such as basketball and volleyball.
  • #2 Achilles tendinopathy | Better Health Channel
    https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/achilles-tendonitis
    footwear wearing shoes with minimal support while walking or running can increase the risk, as can wearing high heels […] overweight and obesity being overweight places more strain on many parts of the body, including the Achilles tendon […] quinolone antibiotics can in some instances be associated with Achilles tendinopathy or Achilles tendon rupture (tear) soon after exposure to the medication.
  • #2 Extensor Tendinopathy | NHS Lanarkshire
    https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/services/physiotherapy-msk/extensor-tendinopathy/
    Extensor tendinopathy is a condition involving one or more of the tendons that run along the top of your foot. These tendons attach to muscles that lift your foot up and help the foot clear the ground when you walk. If these become overworked they may become painful and swollen. […] It is thought to be caused by overuse which can lead to small injuries of the tendons which can cause pain. […] The repetitive stress and micro trauma causes the normal ability to heal to slow which results in a painful forefoot/ extensor tendon. […] Other contributing factors: Older age, Being overweight, Diabetes has been linked to increased risk of developing Extensor tendinopathy, Inflammatory conditions i.e. rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis etc, Weakness and/ or tightness in the muscles within your feet or leg, Wearing ill-fitting footwear can cause irritation and increased pressure over the top of the foot.
  • #2 Extensor Tendinopathy | NHS Lanarkshire
    https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/services/physiotherapy-msk/extensor-tendinopathy/
    Spending long periods of time standing, walking or running, especially with a sudden increase in these activities. […] Poor exercising/training technique and lack of recovery between activities. […] Prolonged use of oral corticosteroids and a certain family of antibiotics (fluoroquinolones). […] Previous foot and ankle surgery/trauma. […] Smoking.
  • #2 Tendinopathy- causes and treatment
    https://www.jwphysiotherapy.com/tendinopathy.html
    Tendons are strong, resilient structures. […] Tendon pain often starts when there is an imbalance between what our tendon is able to do (the capacity of the tendon to withstand loading forces) and what we are asking it to do (how much load we are placing on the tendon). […] The imbalance can be caused by factors that might affect the health of the tendon, reducing its capacity to take load, like an illness, hormonal changes or a lack of sleep can be enough. […] Alternatively, we might simply be putting too much stress on the tendon, for example tendon pain might start after a sudden increase in running speed or an increase in the amount of hill running. […] If the tendon is continued to be loaded excessively, changes start to occur in the tendon which in turn will increase symptoms of pain and swelling. […] The factors that might affect the health of the tendon, such as hormonal or metabolic influences on the tendon. These might make recovery slower and will therefore need to be considered in treatment planning.
  • #2 Tendinitis (tendonitis): Types, symptoms, causes, and treatment
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175596
    Tendinitis is often the result of repeated stress or overuse, which could result from: […] Both repeated minor injuries and sudden acute injuries can cause tendinitis. […] Some people are more likely to get tendinitis than others. Risk factors include: […] Tendons become stiffer as a person ages, making them more susceptible to injury. […] If a person’s job involves repetitive movements, they are at a higher risk of overuse injuries. […] Sports such as running, tennis, and golf involve repetitive motions, which can lead to tendinitis. […] People with diabetes are more likely to get tendinitis. […] Some medications: Statins, corticosteroids, and a specific class of antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones, also raise the risk of tendinitis.
  • #2 Why Do I Keep Getting Tendonitis? – Dr. Nicholas Anastasio – Mercy – Baltimore – MD
    https://mdmercy.com/about-mercy/news-and-media/mercy-blog/search-blog-articles/why-do-i-keep-getting-tendonitis
    Tendonitis occurs when your tendons—tissue that connects your muscles to your bones—become inflamed and swollen. This can happen anywhere on your body, but is most commonly seen in joints: shoulders, elbows, knees, wrists, and heels. […] Most people get tendonitis by overusing or misusing the affected tendon. Common scenarios include: You overuse your tendon due to your occupation or favorite hobby, such as: Carpentry, Painting, Gardening/landscaping, Housecleaning, Playing a musical instrument, Playing certain sports (namely golf, baseball or tennis). […] You misuse your tendon by exercising improperly, such as: Exercising intensely but not frequently (like weekend warriors who do intense workouts, but only on the weekends), Not warming up before your workout or cooling down after your workout, Using improper form and bad posture, Wearing improper footwear, Taking on too much too soon.
  • #2 Tendinopathy: Causes, Symptoms, And Effective Treatments
    https://physioworks.com.au/faq/what-is-a-tendinopathy/
    Tendinopathy, commonly known as tendon injury, affects tendons in various body parts. It’s often referred to as tendonitis, tendinitis, tenosynovitis, or tendinosis. These terms describe different tendon pathologies, but collectively, they’re known as tendinopathies. […] Tendons, the tough fibres connecting muscle to bone, are prone to injuries near joints such as the shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle. These injuries often stem from repetitive overloading, rather than a single event. […] Recent research indicates systemic factors like diabetes, post-menopausal status, and high body fat can predispose individuals to tendinopathy.
  • #2 Potential risk factors leading to tendinopathy | Apunts Sports Medicine
    https://www.apunts.org/en-potential-risk-factors-leading-tendinopathy-articulo-X188665811761329X
    Systemic risk factors are thought to reduce the capacity of the tissue to tolerate load, gradually altering tendon capacity so that an extra walk, a quick dash across the road, or a day spent gardening may be sufficient to overload the tendon triggering symptoms. […] The exact mechanism by which systemic factors influence tendinopathy risk is largely unknown. […] We know that previous injury appears to be an important predictor of tendinopathy. […] Understanding risk factors and mechanisms is critical for prevention and management of tendinopathy.
  • #2 Tendonitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10919-tendonitis
    Tendonitis (tendinitis) is a condition where the connective tissues between your muscles and bones (tendons) inflame. […] This condition usually happens after a repetitive strain or overuse injury. […] Causes of tendonitis could include: Overuse or repetitive movements over time (like running or throwing). […] In addition, tendonitis could be a side effect of a medication, including statins or drugs that lower cholesterol or fluoroquinolone antibiotics. […] Certain underlying medical conditions can also cause tendonitis, such as: Diabetes. […] Anyone can get tendonitis. But its more common in those who do repetitive activities. […] If left untreated, tendonitis could lead to: Chronic tendonitis (a constant, dull pain when you move).
  • #2 Tendonitis: Common Causes and How to Prevent It | Relief Now
    https://www.reliefnow.com/articles/tendonitis
    Poor Form: Performing physical activities with improper technique can lead to tendon strain and injury. […] Certain medications, such as antibiotics in the fluoroquinolone class, can increase the risk of tendonitis. […] By understanding the risk factors and following these prevention tips, you can reduce your chances of developing tendonitis and maintain healthy, flexible tendons. […] Chronic inflammation can weaken the tendon, increasing the risk of tears or ruptures. […] Physical therapy exercises can help strengthen the muscle and tendon. […] Eccentric strengthening, which emphasizes contraction of a muscle while it’s lengthening, is an effective treatment for many chronic tendon conditions. […] In some cases, corticosteroid injections may be used to reduce inflammation and pain in the affected tendon.
  • #2 What are tendonitis and tendonosis? | UNC Orthopaedics
    https://www.med.unc.edu/ortho/services/programs/tendon-treatment-program/tendonitis/
    Tendonitis can be caused by: acute injuries, overuse or repetitive injuries, muscle or bone variations, ergonomic issues (like how you use your mouse and computer), other medical issues, and even some medications. […] The risks for developing tendon issues include: age, work tasks, sport and exercise activities, and underlying medical problems. […] Tendonitis is primarily a pain problem. It starts with inflammatory cells inside the tendon causing pain and reduced functional ability leading to tendonosis. Over time, these tendon changes can harm the function of the tendon. If this happens for too long, it can lead to an increased risk of a tendon rupture (tear).
  • #2 Achilles tendinopathy – UpToDate
    https://www.uptodate.com/contents/achilles-tendinopathy
    Achilles tendinopathy affects competitive and recreational athletes as well as people who are not active. […] Overuse, vascular diseases, neuropathy, and rheumatologic diseases may cause tendon degeneration. […] Although evidence is limited, a number of conditions and environmental exposures may be associated with an increased risk of developing Achilles tendinopathy. […] Cold-weather training is associated with higher rates of tendon pain generally and Achilles tendinopathy specifically.
  • #2
    https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/diseases/tendon_disorders.html
    Tendon disorders, or tendinopathies, are medical conditions that cause the tendons not to function normally. […] Often, it is a combination of factors that leads to a tendon disorder, and every situation is unique. Causes can include overuse as well as age, injury, or disease-related changes in the tendon. Risk factors for tendon disorders can include excessive force, repetitive movements, frequent overhead reaching, vibration, and awkward postures.
  • #2
    https://scholars.duke.edu/display/pub653048
    Tendonitis is a common diagnosis in sports medicine. The traditional view of tendonitis is a tendon injury resulting from repetitive mechanical load with a subsequent inflammatory response. […] Actual inflammation of tendon tissue consistent with tendonitis has not been seen clearly in patho-anatomic studies. Conclusive evidence confirming that repetitive mechanical load is a major etiologic factor could not be found. […] Other factors such as age and tendon vascularity have been consistently correlated with these injuries although their overall importance remains difficult to assess. […] It was concluded that much of the pathology and etiology of tendonitis remains unclear. The possibility must be considered that current treatment methods may not significantly affect the natural history.
  • #2 Tendinopathies of the Foot and Ankle | AAFP
    https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2009/1115/p1107.html
    Because our understanding of tendinopathy has evolved in recent years, the condition is now considered a degenerative process; this affects the approach to treatment. […] Achilles tendinopathy is often caused by overtraining, use of inappropriate training surfaces, and poor flexibility. […] Recent data have demonstrated that overuse tendon injuries are not caused by persistent inflammation. […] These overuse injuries are most likely to occur when the mode, intensity, or duration of physical activity or athletic training changes in some way. […] A normal response to tendon injury consists of inflammation (i.e., tendinitis) followed by deposition of collagen matrix within the tendon and remodeling (i.e., tendinosis). […] However, a failed healing response may occur because of ongoing mechanical forces on the tendon, poor blood supply, or both.
  • #2 Potential risk factors leading to tendinopathy | Apunts Sports Medicine
    https://www.apunts.org/en-potential-risk-factors-leading-tendinopathy-articulo-X188665811761329X
    Tendinopathy has a multifactorial etiology that is not well understood. Risk factors are often separated into extrinsic (those acting on the body) and intrinsic groups (those acting from within the body). […] Too much load is clearly linked to tendinopathy, but there appears to be large variation in how much load individuals can endure before developing tendinopathy. […] Less active people also suffer tendinopathy, suggesting that the effect of load is likely to be moderated by intrinsic factors. […] These individual intrinsic factors are likely to reduce tolerance or capacity to withstand load. […] The most common cause for tendinopathy is described as training errors. This is an ambiguous term, but is normally considered to encompass any alterations in physical load on the tendon.
  • #3 Achilles tendinopathy | Better Health Channel
    https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/achilles-tendonitis
    Achilles tendinopathy is a painful syndrome affecting the Achilles tendon (which attaches your calf muscles to your heel bone). […] In most cases, Achilles tendinopathy is an overuse injury. […] Some of the causes of Achilles tendonitis include: overuse injury this occurs when the Achilles tendon is stressed until it develops small tears and degeneration. Runners seem to be the most susceptible. People who play sports that involve jumping, such as basketball, are also at increased risk […] arthritis Achilles tendonitis can be a part of generalised inflammatory arthritis, such as ankylosing spondylitis or psoriatic arthritis. In these conditions, both tendons can be affected […] foot problems some people with flat feet or hyperpronated feet (feet that turn inward while walking) are prone to Achilles tendonitis. The flattened arch pulls on calf muscles and keeps the Achilles tendon under tight strain. This constant mechanical stress on the heel and tendon can cause inflammation, pain and swelling of the tendon. Being overweight can make the problem worse
  • #3 Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis – Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/musculoskeletal-and-connective-tissue-disorders/bursa-muscle-and-tendon-disorders/tendinitis-and-tenosynovitis
    Tendinopathy usually results from repeated small tears or degenerative changes (sometimes with calcium deposits) that occur over years in the tendon. […] The cause of tendinitis is often unknown. It usually occurs in people who are middle-aged or older as the vascularity of tendons decreases; repetitive microtrauma may contribute. Repeated or extreme trauma (short of rupture), strain, and excessive or unaccustomed exercise probably also contribute. Some fluoroquinolone antibiotics may increase the risk of tendinopathy and tendon rupture. […] Risk of tendinitis may be increased by certain systemic disorders most commonly rheumatoid arthritis, systemic sclerosis, gout, reactive arthritis, and diabetes or, very rarely, amyloidosis or markedly elevated blood cholesterol levels. […] Fluoroquinolone antibiotic use has been associated with tendinopathies, including tendon rupture.