What are Tendon Injuries and How are They Initially Treated?

Tendon injuries, while not fun, are common and can occur in most areas of the body, including tendon injuries of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, hamstring, knee, foot and ankle. Once injured, the tendon becomes inflamed and is termed “tendonitis.” Below we offer some tips on initial treatment for a tendon injury from Integrated Orthopedics.

What are tendon injuries and what do you do about them.