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Bursitis

What Is Bursitis?

Bursitis is the inflammation or irritation of the bursa. The bursa is a sac filled with lubricating fluid, located between tissues such as bone, muscle, tendons, and skin, that decreases rubbing, friction, and irritation.

What Causes Bursitis?

This condition is most often caused by repetitive, minor impact on the area, or from a sudden, more serious injury. Age also plays a role. As tendons age they are less able to tolerate stress, are less elastic, and are easier to tear.

What Parts of the Body Does Bursitis Affect?

  • Base of the thumb
  • Elbow
  • Shoulder
  • Hip
  • Knee
  • Achilles tendon

What Are the Symptoms of Bursitis?

The most common symptom is pain at the site of the bursa and beyond. The pain may be a gradual buildup or sudden and severe, especially if calcium deposits are present. Loss of motion in the shoulder -- called "adhesive capsulitis" or frozen shoulder -- can also be a sign of bursitis.

Treatment Goals

Physical Therapy may utilize a range of treatment options for Bursitis, including massage, exercises for flexibility, strength, stability and restoration of range of motion. Our goal is to return you to normal activity as quickly as possible and to get more health back into your life. We know that being healthy is more than just the absence of pain – true health includes having the ability to do what you need and want to do!

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