Return to top
return to homepage

Tendinitis - Definition, Symptoms and Causes

What is Tendinitis?
tendonitis wrist ergonomics
Image via Orthopod

It is the inflammation of the tendons. The tendons are a band of flexible, fibrous tissue that connects the muscles to the bone. When you want to move, your muscles contract, which transmits the force of contraction through the tendon that is wrapped around the bone. This results in the bone moving.

When the tendons become inflamed, movement is painful and hindered. Common tendons related to office injuries include the tendons in the shoulder, bicep, elbow and hand.

What Are the Symptoms of Tendinitis?

  1. Tenderness directly over the tendon

  2. Pain with movement of muscles and tendons

  3. Swelling of the tendon

What Are The Causes of Tendinitis?

  1. Overuse of the tendon causes a repetitive strain resulting in inflammation and reduced blood supply

How Do You Prevent Tendinitis?

  1. Stretch and warm up your upper limbs (shoulders, arms, wrists etc) before typing for extended periods of time

  2. Take frequent breaks

  3. Avoid typing fast and forcefully

Exercises To Prevent Wrist Tendinitis

See also Ergonomic Exercises.

Thank you for reading 'Tennis and golf elbows'!

Go back to Musculoskeletal Disorders .

Return from Tendinitis to Ergonomics Info Home



Ergo Life Mailing List

Subscribe to
Special Updates
Email

Name

Then


I keep this private


Latest Entries


Racing Game Chair - Playseat Evolution Gaming Seat

Introducing the popular racing game chair: Playseat Evolution Gaming Seat. This gaming chair has hundreds of positive user reviews. For the ultimate realistic racing experience!

Permalink -- click for full blog post "Racing Game Chair - Playseat Evolution Gaming Seat"


Office Chair Reviews - Ergonomic Chair Reviews

Office Chair Reviews - A review of chairs sorted by function, design, type and brand.

Permalink -- click for full blog post "Office Chair Reviews - Ergonomic Chair Reviews"


Human Posture for Sitting, Standing, Lifting

What is the correct human posture for sitting, standing and lifting? Read more about basic workplace ergonomics to prevent future back problems.

Permalink -- click for full blog post "Human Posture for Sitting, Standing, Lifting"


Correct Posture, Proper Sitting Posture and Fixing bad posture

Correct Posture. What is it? This article addresses posture improvement, fixing bad posture, proper sitting posture and posture at a computer.

Permalink -- click for full blog post "Correct Posture, Proper Sitting Posture and Fixing bad posture"


10 Steps to a Healthy Back

Do you have a healthy back? Do you want to avoid future back and posture problems? Here are some basic 10 Steps to a Healthy Back

Permalink -- click for full blog post "10 Steps to a Healthy Back"


Ergonomic Lounge Chairs as Beach chairs? A Massager or for the Garden?

Ergonomic lounge chairs can mean different things for different folks, as I've recently discovered. These chairs can mean everything from ergonomic beach chairs to one that includes a built in massager. Some need their ergonomic lounger to be a pretty chaise for the garden.

Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ergonomic Lounge Chairs as Beach chairs? A Massager or for the Garden?"



Ergonomics-Info.com

For a healthier worklife and elegant posture.

Subscribe To This Site
XML RSS
Add to Google
Add to My Yahoo!
Add to My MSN
Subscribe with Bloglines



Enjoy This Site?
Then why not use the button below, to add us to your favorite bookmarking service?

| Homepage | About |Contact me |Site Search |

footer for Ergonomics-info.com


Return to top

Ergonomics-info.com Copyright© 2010