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Bursitis
Bursitis is an inflammation or irritation of a bursa. A bursa is a small sac located between moving structures such as bones, muscles, skin and tendons. The bursa acts as a cushion to allow smooth gliding between these structures.
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Reviewed May 2011
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| Title: | Bursitis |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa. The shoulder, elbow, hip and knee are joints most commonly affected by bursitis. Bursitis may be mistaken as arthritis. Common causes of bursitis include injury and overuse. Treatment may include rest, painkillers and gentle exercises. |
| Date: | Mar 2011 |
| Title: | Alexander technique |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | The Alexander technique deals with bad habits of posture and movement. Bad posture can lead to head, neck and back pain, muscle aches, bursitis and repetitive strain injuries. The Alexander technique teaches awareness of movement and thought. |
| Date: | Nov 2010 |
| Title: | Bursitis - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Bursitis - inflammation of small fluid-filled sacs called bursae - is usually caused by overuse of a joint. Find out about the symptoms, causes and treatments of bursitis. |
| Date: | May 2009 |
| Title: | Bursitis |
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| Publisher: | Virtual Medical Centre.com |
| Description: | Bursitis refers to the inflammation of a bursa. A bursa is a fluid filled sac that prevents friction between bony surfaces and soft tissues in the body, especially in or around joints. |
| Date: | May 2008 |
| Title: | Bursitis. |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa. Bursae are small fluid-filled sacs usually located between tendons and bones to cushion their movement. |
| Date: | Aug 2003 |
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