Patella Tendinitis
Definition:
Inflammation of the tendons attached to the patella.
Symptoms:
- Pain/ache in the inferior patellar region of the knee
- Pain with jumping or running
- Swelling in the anterior knee
- Point tender to patella tendon
Causes:
- Overuse injury from repetitive overloading of the extensor mechanism of the knee
- Muscle imbalance
Treatment:
- ROM and stretching
- Knee stabilization strengthening
- Lower extremity strengthening exercise
- Gait program
Phase 1
Prone Thomas With Glute Lift
Phase 2
Kneeling Eccentric Quad Strengthening
Eccentric Sit Up Squat Single Leg And Double Leg
Phase 3
Single Leg Lateral Box Jump
Single Leg Hop On Dina Disc
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