Bursitis, is the inflammation of one or more bursa (small fluid sac) which is found between a tendon and a bone or a tendon and the skin. Bursa allows easy movement and reduce friction between the two surfaces especially near joints.
Causes of Bursitis
- Excessive pressure on the bursa
- Repetitive movement
- Trauma
- Infection
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Gout
Signs and Symptoms of Bursitis:
- Joint pain and tenderness
- Swelling around the joint
- Warmth
- Redness
- Worst before and after activities
- Stiffness in the morning
Common types of Bursitis:
- Prepatellar Bursitis (housemaid’s knee): pain and swelling above the kneecap
- Infrapatellar Bursitis (clergyman’s knee): pain and swelling below patella and front of the kneecap
- Trochanteric Bursitis – painful inflammation of trochantric bursa outer side of hip pain
- Olecranon Bursitis – pain and swellingof bursa in the tip of elbow
- Subacromial Bursitis – most commonn shoulder bursa pain between the acromion and rotator cuff
- Retro-calcaneal Bursitis- pain at the back of ankle or heel
Physiotherapy Treatment for Bursitis
At our physiotherapy clinic, our physiotherapist will assess your bursitis condition and relief your bursa pain and inflammation. After the pain and inflammation stage, active physiotherapy rehabilitation will help you get back your full flexibility and strength, as well to prevent reoccurence. Our physiotherapy treatment will depend the severity of bursitis, may include:
- Pain Relief Treatment: Ultrasound, Interferential therapy, Electrical Stimulation
- Massage: Reduce swelling and muscle stiffness
- Gentle Stretching
- Strengthening Exercises
- Lifestyle modifications
