Tendonitis is when a tendon swells (becomes inflamed) after a tendon injury. It can cause joint pain, stiffness, and affect how a tendon moves. You can treat mild tendon injuries yourself and should feel better within 2 to 3 weeks. What are the suitable treatments that can be applied?
I. put an ice pack (or try a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a tea towel) on the tendon for up to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours.
II. avoid heavy lifting, strong gripping or twisting actions
III. Compress the leg at the part of the rupture
IV. try to avoid moving the tendon for 2 to 3 days.
A. I only
B. I and III
C. I, II and IV
D. II, III and IV
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What is the elongated bursa that wraps around the tendon?
A. femur
B. tibia
C. tendon sheath (synovial joint)
D. joint capsule