Things You'll Need:
- R.I.C.E.
- Ultrasonic Treatment
- Radiant Therapy
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Step 1
As with sprains and strains it is recommended to apply R.I.C.E.
R.I.C.E. is (R)est (I)ce (C)ompress (E)levate -
Step 2
Apply R.I.C.E
1) Rest the injured area and keep the use to an absolute minimum for as long as needed usually about a week maybe two.
2) Ice the area for 20 to 30 minutes at a time with breaks of equal time in between treatment - Perform this cycle at least 3 times a day.
3) When you are not doing Ice Treatment to reduce the swelling wrap the area with a ACE Bandage starting from the furthest point away from the heart. Wrap firmly but not to tight to restrict blood flow. Blood flow is needed to help promote the healing
4) Elevate this helps you control the blood flow to the area as not to let to much blood to the area which could inflame the area more.
REMEMBER .... RICE... IS ... NICE ... -
Step 3
It is very important that these injuries be treated fast and effectivly.
By resolving the injury fast you are less likely to re-injure or in the case of another injury it may take longer to heal next time and the time after.
Each time you injure the area you creat scar tissue which over time can reduce the range of motion in the area which increases the chance of injury causing a chronic injury that can plague the area for life.
After the injured area has been treated with RICE it is very important not to forget about the injury and maintain preventative and repairative treatment so you do not re-injure the area. -
Step 4
ULTRASOUND THERAPY
Beginning with your very first treatment you will feel the relief - the power - of ultrasound therapy. Ultrasound waves travel deep into your body, over 3 inches deep, delivering therapeutic benefits to the source of the pain.
Doctors routinely prescribe ultrasonic massage treatments as the primary treatment for all forms of tendonitis injuries. It is also a primary treatment for injuries of the ligaments, muscles, joints and bones. Typically these treatments are twice per week to save you the inconvenience. Really though, you would get maximum benefit from getting your ultrasound every day. Tendonitis ultrasound treatments at a clinic every day are too inconvenient. Besides, no government or private medical plan could afford the costs of sending you for treatments 3 times per day every day.
There are Ultasonic Treatment devices that can be bought on the web for about $150 to $300 -
Step 5
For the Icing on the Cake.
Purchase a Radiant Energy Pad again you can buy these online for about $150 to $300
The radiant energy pad will help promote blood flow and the healing process.
During normal use, it is our activity that promotes the flow of blood through our body. Our body responds to the activity by sending oxygen and nutrient rich blood to the muscles joints and tissue. When we are at rest, the blood flow to your tendon is greatly reduced. But, when your tendon or ligament is injured, it needs the blood flow to promote the healing process. Since you can't work your tendon without danger of further injury you need to stimulate the blood flow another way. Another very effective way of doing this is with radiant energy. Radiant energy penetrates the body. As it is absorbed it stimulates blood flow and warms the inner tissue. To effectively promote circulation within the muscle, tendon, and cartildge of your body you need an energy source that will penetrate through the outer layers of your body, through the fat, skin, and overlying tissue. This type of stimulation is called Radiant Energy Therapy. -
Step 6
If you suffer from chronic tendonitis I strongly suggest that you make the investment into the ultrasonic device and if you really want to take your treatment to the professional level buy the radiant pad also.
I use the ultrasonic treatment for about 15 minutes a day and it helps me maintain a better quality of life.
Comments
buffalomike said
on 12/3/2009 I became familiar with Tendonitis after spraining a knee (slipping on ice no less). Hurt like hell. R.I.C.E. is definitely the way to go. Good advice. Recommended.
staysik said
on 1/16/2009 Very useful information on tendonitis, now I want try these therapies, thank you!!
Miri said
on 1/9/2009 Good to know. Thanks
brantsbabe said
on 1/9/2009 Very thorough. Great information on tendonitis.
Isolde said
on 7/26/2008 Thanks so much for this info - I've been struggling with tendonitis for a while now and am really intrigued by the ultrasound therapy you mentioned. Thanks again!