Patellar Tendonitis
By AJ Zelinski, Advanced Rehabilitation
Patellar tendonitis is an injury to the tendon connecting your kneecap (patella) to your shin bone (tibia). Patellar Tendonitis can present with pain, swelling, and tenderness to the area underneath the patella.
The patellar tendon plays a pivotal role in the way you use your legs. The Quadriceps group of muscles all attach to the patella and then to the shin. This thick tendon is the major connection for all of the power that the quadriceps can generate. It helps your muscles extend your lower leg so that you can kick a ball, push the pedals on your bicycle and run.
Patellar tendonitis is the condition that arises when the tendon and the tissues that surround it, become inflamed and irritated. This is usually due to overuse, especially from jumping or repetitive pounding activities, such as running. This is the reason patellar tendonitis is often called "jumper's knee."
Patellar tendonitis is just like any other soft tissue injury and should be treated accordingly. Stretching the quadriceps muscles and ice to the area, can be of great relief, but Active Release Technique has been highly effective at treating this condition. By releasing the quadriceps and the tendon itself, patients are often able to continue activities with some modification. Of course, rest, ice, and compression can help ensure a speedy recovery.
By AJ Zelinski, Advanced Rehabilitation
Patellar tendonitis is an injury to the tendon connecting your kneecap (patella) to your shin bone (tibia). Patellar Tendonitis can present with pain, swelling, and tenderness to the area underneath the patella.
The patellar tendon plays a pivotal role in the way you use your legs. The Quadriceps group of muscles all attach to the patella and then to the shin. This thick tendon is the major connection for all of the power that the quadriceps can generate. It helps your muscles extend your lower leg so that you can kick a ball, push the pedals on your bicycle and run.
Patellar tendonitis is the condition that arises when the tendon and the tissues that surround it, become inflamed and irritated. This is usually due to overuse, especially from jumping or repetitive pounding activities, such as running. This is the reason patellar tendonitis is often called "jumper's knee."
Patellar tendonitis is just like any other soft tissue injury and should be treated accordingly. Stretching the quadriceps muscles and ice to the area, can be of great relief, but Active Release Technique has been highly effective at treating this condition. By releasing the quadriceps and the tendon itself, patients are often able to continue activities with some modification. Of course, rest, ice, and compression can help ensure a speedy recovery.
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