Managing Tendinitis: Forearm, Patellar and Achilles Care

Tendinitis in the forearm or knees requires eccentric exercises and proper nutrition to strengthen connective tissue. Differentiating between tendinitis and arthritis is essential for selecting the correct ice or heat therapy.

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Achilles Tendonitis Vs. Gout

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Dr. Mark Strudwick, B.Sc.

Achilles tendinitis is a condition characterized by pain at the back of the heel where the Achilles tendon inserts into the calcaneus bone. Gout is a disease in which the pain is usually felt in the big toe and, less often, in the other toes, the hands and wrists.