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tx
musculoskeletal system
tendinitis
physical medicine

exercise

• ROM exercises for affected area to begin with
• strengthening exercises for affected area after inflammation subsides
• water exercises: see water exer. for specific affected area
• see frozen shoulder if shoulder tendonitis


hydrotherapy

• paraffin bathof affected joint
• ice bag
• wet sock covering affected area


manipulation

• massage: deep friction massage perpendicular to tendon, follow with ice massage 10 mins; repeat every 3-7 days (as tolerated) for 3-5 weeks, or until healed


electrical and oscillating

• iontophoresis: proteolytic enzymes (neg.), SOD (neg.)
• ultrasound
• diathermy
• TENS: for analgesia
• interferential


footnotes