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Tendinitis Treatment
Self-Care at Home
- Rest
- Immobilization of affected extremity
- Ice to affected area
- Elevation of affected extremity
- Use of over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (such as Advil or Aleve)
Medical Treatment
- Ice the affected area 20 minutes at a time every several hours for at least the first 24-48 hours. Wrap ice in a towel to protect your skin. Change to heat treatments for the next several days.
- Elevate and immobilize the affected extremity.
- Use slings and splints to keep the injured area of shoulders and arms from moving. For other parts of the body, use compression with Ace bandages to reduce swelling. Crutches may be helpful.
- Begin an exercise program to build muscle strength and range of motion with a physical therapist after the acute phase.
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Cynthia Dennison Haines, MD on May 24, 2006
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