Jumper's Knee (Patellar Tendonitis)
Chronic tendon/ligament pain in athletes.
Overuse of the patellar tendon. It requires 'relative rest' and heavy slow resistance training. We use shockwave and PRP to stimulate healing in chronic cases.
Symptoms
- Pain below kneecap
- Pain jumping/landing
- Stiffness
- Thickening of tendon
Conservative treatment
- Eccentric loading protocol
- Shockwave Therapy
- Orthobiologic treatment
- Isometric holds
When is surgery needed?
Debridement is rarely needed.