GENERAL INFORMATION, SIGNS & SYMPTOMS, OSTEOPATHIC AND SELF MANAGEMENT OF
Knee Tendinitis, Tendinosis, & Bursitis
Knee Tendinitis, Tendinosis, & Bursitis
The knee joint is constantly working to provide balance between the foot, leg and the thigh and to some degree the rest of the body. The muscles of the knee are consistently contracting to move or stabilise the joint as it is put through its motion are often susceptible to acute repetitive and chronic strain (tendinitis, tendinosis and/or bursitis) Terminology A tendon is a structure that attaches muscle to bone. Tendinitis is acute inflammation as a result of a larger scale damage of the tendon. Tendinosis refers to chronic degeneration of a tendon over a period of time (the tendon fails to heal properly during a normal healing period).Bursa are small fluid filled sacs (little water-balloon like structures) that rest in between tendons (or between tendon and bone) and act as buffers to friction. Bursitis occurs when the bursa (balloon) gets irritated and becomes inflamed. Tendonitis, Tendinosis or Bursitis can occur independently or may occur together in an area. There are 11 Bursa around thee knee. Causes
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