| Patellar Tendinitis is an extremely common malady | | | | degenerative tendon. |
| that can plague almost anyone, from athletes to | | | | Causes of Patellar tendinitis |
| laborers. Patellar Tendinitis is also known as | | | | The common causes and risk factor's of Patellar |
| jumpers knee. It is common in people involved in | | | | tendinitis include the following: |
| activities that include a lot of running, jumping, | | | | Overuse of the knee tendon. |
| stopping and starting. The patellar tendon is a | | | | A sudden, unexpected injury like a fall. |
| structure that attaches the quadriceps muscle | | | | Running in the "shoulder" of the road. |
| group to the tibia (shin bone). This tendon | | | | Frequent impact to the knee. |
| connects the patella (kneecap) to the lower leg | | | | Muscle weakness or imbalance. |
| bone (tibia). The patella (knee cap) is a sesamoid | | | | A sudden increase in the intensity of training. |
| (floating bone) incorporated into the patellar | | | | Lack of proper stretching. |
| tendon. ellar tendinitis is seen in athletes | | | | Symptoms of Patellar tendinitis |
| participating in sports such as volleyball, basketball, | | | | Some sign and symptoms related to Patellar |
| the high jump and soccer. Patellar tendinitis is the | | | | tendinitis are as follows: |
| term used to describe inflammation of the patellar | | | | Pain and tenderness in the patellar tendon below |
| tendon. It occurs when you place repeated stress | | | | the knee. |
| on your patellar tendon, often when you suddenly | | | | Swelling in your knee joint or swelling where the |
| increase the intensity or frequency of your | | | | patellar tendon attaches to the shinbone. |
| workouts. In extreme cases, the patellar tendon | | | | Progress to be present before, during and after |
| may become damaged to the point of complete | | | | physical activity. |
| rupture. Pain from patellar tendinitis is felt in the | | | | "Snapping" sensation with squat motion. |
| area just below the patella. There may be swelling | | | | Become a constant ache that can make it difficult |
| in and around the patellar tendon and it may be | | | | to sleep at night. |
| sensitive to touch. | | | | Pain with activities, such as jumping, running, or |
| Patellar tendonitis can also happen to people who | | | | walking. |
| have problems with the way their hips, legs, | | | | Treatment of Patellar tendinitis |
| knees, or feet are aligned. Examination techniques | | | | Here is list of the methods for treating Patellar |
| that detect tenderness and swelling in or around | | | | tendinitis: |
| the patellar tendon are helpful in determining if | | | | Apply ice or a cold pack to the knee for 15-20 |
| someone has patellar tendinitis. The pain can | | | | minutes, every 4 hours, for 2-3 days. Wrap the |
| become continuous both at rest and during | | | | ice or cold pack in a towel. |
| training; unfortunately it is only at this later stage | | | | Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn). |
| that athletes tend to seek medical advice. The | | | | Heat therapy prior to activity followed by |
| patellar tendon may sometimes tear completely, | | | | increased stretching. |
| or rupture, during strenuous activity. The patellar | | | | Rest & Immobilization. |
| tendon becomes inflamed and tender due to | | | | Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) |
| overuse. Overuse injuries of the patellar tendon | | | | for pain and swelling. |
| occur when you repeat a particular activity until | | | | Special stretching exercises to loosen up the |
| there is micro-failure of the tissue that makes up | | | | muscle. |
| the substance of the tendon. The best course of | | | | Another helpful tool is to apply a strap above the |
| treatment for jumper's knee is to discontinue any | | | | knee with pressure placed just above the site of |
| activity that is causing the condition, until the | | | | irritation (above the lateral epicondyle). This band |
| injury is healed. A MRI is useful in patients with | | | | helps dissipate the tension on the tendon. |
| chronic patellar tendonitis to look for areas of | | | | |