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Bursitis

Published on Nov 20, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

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BURSITIS

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INFLAMMATION

OF THE BURSA THAT CUSHIONS TENDONS
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CAUSES OF BURSITIS

  • Overuse of joints
  • Trauma to the joints
  • Bacterial infections
  • Doing repeatative tasks
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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

  • Joint pain can be extreme
  • Swelling of affected joint
  • Redness
  • Fever
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TREATMENT

  • Bed rest
  • Pain medications
  • Steroid injections
  • Removal of excess fluid
  • Antibiotics if bacterial
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PREVENTION

  • Avoid repetitive motions
  • Always warm up and stretch pre workout
  • Slowly increase intensity of workouts
  • Learn and maintain proper posture
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SOURCES

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Margaret Stark