The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons in the shoulder that help to stabilize and move the The tendons of these muscles can become damaged or torn, leading to a rotator cuff tear. Degeneration: As we get older, the tendons in the rotator cuff can become weakened and more prone to Genetics: Some people may be born with weaker tendons that are more susceptible to tearing. Surgery for rotator cuff tears may involve repairing the torn tendon or muscle, or removing damaged tissue

Other potential causes include: Heel spurs  – bony growths under the heel Achilles tendinitis  – inflammation of the Achilles tendon Stress fractures  – small cracks in the heel bone Tarsal tunnel syndrome  – nerve non-invasive imaging technique  used to assess soft tissues in the heel, such as the plantar fascia, tendons

accuracy for various musculoskeletal conditions, aiding in the identification of issues within muscles, tendons concentrated platelets can enhance the body’s natural healing processes, particularly useful for chronic tendon

They can be used to treat conditions such as arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and tendonitis.

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Physical Therapy: Stretching exercises targeting the gastrocnemius muscle, Achilles tendon, and plantar Stretching the gastrocnemius muscle and Achilles tendon is crucial, as tightness in these areas can lead

similarly to cortisone injections, and they cannot be administered frequently due to potential muscle and tendon

Tendinitis: Eventually, inflammation of the wrist tendons becomes a significant source of steady pain By reducing the inflammation, corticosteroids can help in cases such as arthritis and tendinitis. Repetitive stress injuries, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and tendinitis. 2.

condition that occurs when the bursa, a small fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion between a bone and a tendon

Ultrasound can help assess whether there are any tears in your ligaments or tendons, which may be causing

More serious complications, such as infection, nerve damage, or tendon weakening (especially with repeated

These imaging modalities allow doctors to visualise soft tissues, joints, bones and tendons leading to

MRI : Provides detailed images of soft tissues, including cartilage, tendons, and ligaments.

Other causes include Achilles tendinitis, heel spurs, and bursitis. The pain typically concentrates under the heel or just behind it, where the Achilles tendon connects under the heel might suggest plantar fasciitis, while pain behind the heel could be a sign of Achilles tendinitis