Bursitis is most often caused by overuse injuries, meaning that the bursa has
gone through a lot more rubbing than it is normally used to. Being in good physical
shape may prevent bursitis because strong muscles can help to protect the bursa
from injury. However, an increase in your normal amount of activity can still
cause bursitis.
Physical therapists have techniques that can help to heal the bursa correctly.
They can also teach you how to best protect your injury while it is healing.
As well, physical therapists can teach activities that can decrease the risk
of the bursitis returning after it has healed.