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Muscle and Tendon Conditions

Plantar fasciitis
An inflammation (irritation and swelling with presence of extra immune cells) of the thick tissue on the bottom of the foot that causes and disability.
Muscle cramps
Muscle cramps
Muscle atrophy
Muscle atrophy refers to the wasting or loss of tissue resulting from disease or lack of use.
Weakness
Weakness is a reduction in the strength of one or more muscles.
Tendinitis
Tendinitis is inflammation, irritation, and swelling of a tendon, which is the fibrous structure that joins muscle to bone.
Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)
Scleroderma is a diffuse connective tissue disease characterized by changes in the skin, blood vessels, skeletal muscles, and internal organs.
Bursitis
Bursitis is inflammation of the fluid-filled sac (bursa) that lies between a tendon and skin, or between a tendon and bone. The condition may be or .

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