Tendonitis

Tendonitis (also spelled tendinitis) is inflammation of a tendon — the thick cord of tissue that attaches muscle to bone. It can occur in almost any tendon in the body but is most common at the shoulder (rotator cuff), elbow (tennis elbow/golfer’s elbow), wrist, knee (patellar tendonitis), and ankle (Achilles tendonitis). While often caused by repetitive overuse, tendonitis can become a chronic, debilitating condition if not properly managed. Orthotic support reduces tendon loading and allows for effective healing.