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Penny hits 98 mph in rehab start MLB.com - Aug 2, 2008 Penny, out since June 15 with shoulder tendinitis, is scheduled to start for the Dodgers on Friday night in San Francisco if he comes out of this outing ... Penny allows 2 runs in 4-inning rehab stint International Herald Tribune, France - Aug 2, 2008 He was 5-9 with a 5.88 ERA in 15 starts for the Dodgers before going on the disabled list, retroactive to June 15, with shoulder tendinitis and bursitis. ... Penny set to return to LA rotation Los Angeles Dodgers, CA - Aug 3, 2008 Proctor, who has been on the disabled list since June 22 with elbow tendinitis, threw 24 pitches and struck out one. Proctor will stay back while the team ... Hudson reckons his season is over San Jose Mercury News,  USA - Aug 3, 2008 The right-hander, recovering from shoulder tendinitis and bursitis, is set to rejoin the Dodgers on Monday in St. Louis, and is tentatively scheduled to ... Canada.com Manny has big weekend in Los Angeles The Associated Press - He hasn't pitched for the Dodgers since June 14 because of shoulder tendinitis and bursitis, but is scheduled to pitch Friday night at San Francisco. ... Ramirez's HR, 3 RBIs leads Dodgers over D'Backs The Associated Press all 1,100 news articles » Sunday's action on the diamonds The Canadian Press - Aug 3, 2008 He hasn't pitched for the Dodgers since June 14 because of shoulder tendinitis and bursitis, but is scheduled to pitch Friday night at San Francisco. ... Penny slated for rehab start Wednesday MLB.com - Jul 28, 2008 Penny, out since June 15 with shoulder tendinitis and bursitis, threw a bullpen session Monday and will make a 45-pitch Minor League rehabilitation start at ... Dodgers Penny to make rehab start in Oklahoma City KFSM, AR - Jul 30, 2008 Penny hasn't pitched since June 14th because of shoulder tendinitis and bursitis. If Saturday's outing goes well Penny will start the following Friday ... Somatic Systems, Inc. to Become Nationally Certified Training Program CNNMoney.com - Jul 31, 2008 ... including back pain, knee pain, joint problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, TMJ, scoliosis, bursitis, sciatica, headaches, tendonitis and more. ...PINK:SMAS Today's TV: Star File Neve Campbell RedOrbit, TX - Jul 26, 2008 They included shin splints, fallen arches, pulled calf muscles, cracked ribs, a bunion removed from her big toe, snapping hip syndrome, tendonitis, bursitis ...

Bursitis and Tendonitis

Bursitis is inflammation (swelling, heat) or irritation of a bursa. Bursae are small sacs between bone and other moving parts, such as muscles, skin or tendons. The bursa allows smooth gliding between moving parts.

Tendonitis is inflammation or irritation of a tendon. Tendons are thick, fibrous cords that connect muscles to bone. They send the power caused by a muscle contraction to move a bone.

Tendons and bursae are located near joints. Inflamed soft tissues will often be felt by patients as joint pain. This will be mistaken for arthritis. Symptoms of bursitis and tendonitis are similar. They include pain and stiffness that is gets worse when moving. Pain may be felt more at night. Almost any tendon or bursa in the body can be affected. Those located around a joint are affected most often. Tendonitis and bursitis are usually temporary. However, these conditions may come back often or become ongoing. They do not cause deformity, but they can limit motion.

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The most common cause of tendonitis and bursitis is injury or overuse during work or play. This is particularly true if the patient is unfit, has bad posture or uses the affected limb in an awkward way. Sometimes an infection in the bursa or tendon will cause the area to be inflamed. Tendonitis or bursitis may be linked to other conditions. These include rheumatoid arthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis, thyroid disease and diabetes.

Diagnosis calls for a careful medical history and physical exam. X-rays may be used to rule out bone problems or arthritis. Drawing tissue from a swollen bursa may be done to check for infection or gout. Blood tests may be ordered to find out if other conditions exist, such as rheumatoid arthritis or diabetes. Generally, blood tests are not needed to diagnose tendonitis or bursitis.

Treatment of these two problems is based on the cause. If overuse or injury is the cause, the patient may be told to reduce or avoid a particular activity. Taking the right body position during problem activities is important in preventing the injury from coming back. A warmup before and correct posture during exercise is useful. Splinting the area, applying moist heat or ice, and using other forms of physical therapy are helpful. Medications can reduce inflammation and pain. Steroid injections into the area are usually helpful.

If there is an infection, an appropriate antibiotic will be given. Surgical procedures may also be required. Surgery for other forms of tendonitis or bursitis is not usually done.

Once tendonitis or bursitis goes away, preventing the condition from coming back is crucial. Proper conditioning, comfortable workstations, correct joint positioning, and splints or pads to protect affected areas are helpful.

Persistent pain should be treated by a physician. A rheumatology expert is best suited to treat tendonitis and bursitis.