Pre Patella Bursitis

Definition:
Inflammation of the bursas near the patella.
Symptoms:
  • Swelling at the knee
  • Warmth at the knee
  • Redness at the knee
  • Point tender at the knee
  • Discomfort when knee is fully bent
Causes:
  • Acute trauma to knee
  • Chronic, repetitive trauma to the knee
Treatment:
  • Cryotherapy
  • Retromassage
  • ROM and stretching
  • Knee stabilization strengthening
  • Lower extremity strengthening