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Hello world! For all of you interested out there, I found a forum page for people suffering from pain, swelling, etc. Tendonitis sufferers are completely welcomed! I think it's great to be able to share thoughts and experiences with people who understand us and know what we go through.

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Traditional Remedies for Athlete's Foot

Traditional remedies for athlete's foot include tea tree oil or crocodile oil in a topical application on the affected area. Users report instant relief from itching allowing lesions to heal. Proponents of urine therapy claim that urine is very effective at killing athlete's foot. Urea, the "active ingredient" in urine, is already used in many drugs and treatments made by pharmaceutical companies to treat athlete's foot. This controversial treatment method recommends urinating on the infected area once a day in the shower. According to supporters, urine therapy not only kills existing fungi, it prevents new fungi from growing in the infected area.
One biochemist states that urea is only used to soften the outer layers of skin so that antifungal drugs can reach fungi below the surface, and that the urea must be concentrated and applied for a long period of time in order to be effective. According to another article about high-concentration urea cream, the compound is used to "dissolve proteins and [as a] denaturant. The ability of urea to macerate [tissue] has been attributed to a 'proteolytic effect', but others attribute the maceration to the hydrating properties of urea." This use requires a high concentration of urea, up to 40%, and extended exposure. Urea itself without the presence of an additional antifungal drug is not referred to in scholarly literature as having antifungal properties. Thus, it is unlikely that urinating on one's feet in the shower will significantly improve a case of athlete's foot.

source- wikipedia.org

TREATMENT OF TENDONITIS

*Rest
*Ice
*Compression
*Anti-inflammatory medication
*Cease all sporting activities and try and stay off your feet as much as possible.
*Orthosis (insoles) may be necessary. This will help to support the arch region of the foot. In our experience, this is the most effective form of treatment.
*In severe cases surgery may be necessary to repair the tendon.

athlete's foot

What is athlete's foot?Athlete’s foot is a common fungal infection of the skin of your feet. The fungus, tinea pedis, is contracted from public environments. The fungus then grows in the warm and moist environment of your footwear, and can be difficult to eradicate.

Where did I get a athlete's foot from?Many cases of athlete’s foot can be traced to use of a public recreational facility, such as a spa, swimming pool, or locker room shower. The fungus, which grows in warm, moist environments, likes to live in the outer layers of your skin. However, for short periods of time, the fungus can live in warm puddles on the tile floor, awaiting another foot to hop onto.

What are the symptoms of athlete’s foot?Most commonly, people experience the typical symptoms of athlete’s foot:
Itching, most notably in the creases between your toes
Redness and scaling of the skin in affected areas
Cracked or blistered skin.

Tendinitis

Tendinitis (often spelled tendonitis) and bursitis are conditions that affect the tendons and bursae of the joints. The term tendon refers to the connective tissue that joins two muscle groups. Stability and flexibility are essential for healthy tendon function. The muscles and tendons power our joints, allowing us to move. The bursae (plural for "bursa") are sac-like fluid filled structures that allow the tissue structures to glide smoothly against each other.Since both tendons and bursae are located near joints, inflammation in these tissues will often be perceived as joint pain and mistaken for arthritis. The symptoms of bursitis and tendinitis are similar: pain and stiffness made worse by movement. Pain may be worse at night.
Although tendinitis and bursitis are usually temporary conditions, they may become recurrent or chronic problems.

tendonitis

Tendinitis can occur in almost any area of the body where a tendon connects a bone to a muscle. The most common places are:
Base of the thumb
Elbow
Shoulder
Hip
Knee
Achilles tendon

causes of tendonitis

The most common cause of tendonitis is overuse. Commonly, individuals begin an exercise program, or increase their level of exercise, and begin to experience symptoms of tendonitis. The tendon is unaccustomed to the new level of demand, and this overuse will cause an inflammation and tendonitis.

Another common cause of symptoms of tendonitis is due to age-related changes of the tendon. As people age, the tendons loose their elasticity and ability to glide as smoothly as they used to. With increasing age, individuals are more prone to developing symptoms of tendonitis. The cause of these age-related changes is not entirely understood, but may be due to changes in the blood vessels that supply nutrition to the tendons.

Achillies Tendonitis

Achillies tendonitis causes inflammation and degeneration of the achilles tendon. The achilles tendon is the large tendon located in the back of the leg that inserts into the heel. The pain caused by achilles tendonitis can develop gradually without a history of trauma. The pain can be a shooting pain, burning pain, or even an extremely piercing pain. Achillies tendonitis should not be left untreated due to the danger that the tendon can become weak and ruptured.
Achillies Tendonitis is aggravated by activities that repeatedly stress the tendon, causing inflammation. In some cases even prolonged periods of standing can cause symptoms. It is a common problem often experienced by athletes, particularly distance runners. Achillies Tendonitis is a difficult injury to treat in athletes due to their high level of activity and reluctance to stop or slow down their training.
Individuals who suffer from achilles tendonitis often complain that their first steps out of bed in the morning are extremely painful. Another common complaint is pain after steps are taken after long periods of sitting. This pain often lessens with activity.

definiton of Achillies Tendonitis

Achillies tendonitis causes inflammation and degeneration of the achilles tendon. The achilles tendon is the large tendon located in the back of the leg that inserts into the heel. The pain caused by achilles tendonitis can develop gradually without a history of trauma. The pain can be a shooting pain, burning pain, or even an extremely piercing pain. Achillies tendonitis should not be left untreated due to the danger that the tendon can become weak and ruptured.
Achillies Tendonitis is aggravated by activities that repeatedly stress the tendon, causing inflammation. In some cases even prolonged periods of standing can cause symptoms. It is a common problem often experienced by athletes, particularly distance runners. Achillies Tendonitis is a difficult injury to treat in athletes due to their high level of activity and reluctance to stop or slow down their training.
Individuals who suffer from achilles tendonitis often complain that their first steps out of bed in the morning are extremely painful. Another common complaint is pain after steps are taken after long periods of sitting. This pain often lessens with activity

achilles tendOnitis

wOw did yOu guys ever knOw that tendOnitis can get this bad!!!

Achilles tendonitis is a common injury, particularly in sports that involve lunging and jumping.
A veterinary equivalent to Achilles tendonitis is bowed tendon, tendonitis of the superficial digital flexor tendon of the horse.
Symptoms can vary from an achy pain and stiffness to the local area of the tendon, to a burning that surrounds the whole joint around the inflamed tendon. With this condition, the pain is usually worse during and after activity, and the tendon and joint area can become stiffer the following day.

treatment for tendonitis

Initial treatment should consist of an ice pack. Some runners prefer to use a wet towel that has been in the fridge. I recommend you use commercially available ice packs for focused pain relief. Anti-inflammatory such as Ibrobrufen will help to reduce the swelling. This should be taken with meals and never before running.
Sports shoes with built in insoles can be beneficial, however I recommend you replace existing insoles with specific sports orthotics/ insoles.

two preventive techniques

These are twO really good tendOnitis preventiOn techniques:

Warm up properly before activities
Placing a tendon or joint under stress when it is not properly warmed up is the easiest way to develop tendonitis. Warming up should be done before attempting any strenuous activity, this includes manual work like outdoor and factory work. Warming up should consist of light movement and exercising of the area and should take at least 5 minutes.

Stretch the tendon before and after activity
Light stretching is an excellent
tendonitis prevention technique. You should stretch the tendon lightly before and after strenuous activities. Stretches must be held for at least 20 seconds to be effective. When you stretch, hold the stretch in the same position - do not bounce! Bouncing as you stretchputs excess strain on the tendon and may lead to damage.

Persnal Tips

Tips that I have persOnally learned that are useful in preventing athlete's fOOt:
Avoid walking barefoot; use shower shoes.
Reduce perspiration by using talcum powder.
Wear light and airy shoes.
Wear socks that keep your feet dry, and change them frequently if you perspire heavily.
These tips are especially useful fOr athlete's and Others whO are cOnstantly sharing lOcker rOOms