Tendinitis Symptoms

Tendinitis causes pain over the affected tendon close to where it is inserted into the muscle. The pain is usually worsened with repetitive motion, but it can also be present at rest. There can also be mild swelling over the tendon.

• Medial epicondylitis - Pain in the flexor pronator tendons and medial aspect of elbow when the wrist is flexed or rotated outward against resistance
  
  
• Lateral epicondylitis - Pain in the lateral epicondyle of the elbow when the wrist is extended against resistance
  
  
• Rotator cuff tendinitis - Pain initially when the arm is brought forward over the head, severe pain when bringing the arm across the chest
  
  
• Peripatellar tendinitis - Pain in the region of the kneecap during or after physical activity
  
  
• Popliteus tendinitis - Pain in the side of the knee with downhill running
  
  
• Achilles tendinitis - Pain with dorsiflexion of foot usually while running