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Tendinitis: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2024
Read the originalRead on October 16, 2026
- What it is
- The National Library of Medicine's encyclopedia entry on tendinitis: causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention, including advice to avoid repetitive motions. Review date 7/23/2024.
- How much weight it carries
- A U.S. government consumer encyclopedia reviewed by medical professionals. It gives general descriptions rather than study results, so it supports definitions and advice, not prevalence figures.
Facts taken from this source
- The U.S. National Library of Medicine lists avoiding repetitive motions and overuse of the arms and legs as a way to prevent tendinitis.
“Avoiding repetitive motions and overuse of the arms and legs.” (Prevention)
- The U.S. National Library of Medicine says tendinitis can occur as a result of injury or overuse.
“Tendinitis can occur as a result of injury or overuse.” (Causes)