Patellar tendinitis
Patellar tendinitis (jumper's knee) is an overuse injury causing pain and tenderness at the patellar tendon below the kneecap, common in athletes and those with repetitive knee loading. Progressive loading physiotherapy,
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Patellar tendinitis (jumper's knee) is an overuse injury causing pain and tenderness at the patellar tendon below the kneecap, common in athletes and those with repetitive knee loading. Progressive loading physiotherapy, acupuncture, and biomechanical assessment show strong evidence for recovery.
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- Patellar tendinitis most commonly presents as pain at the front of the knee, just below the kneecap — often described as a sharp or aching discomfort that comes on during or after physical activity
- Jumping, squatting, going down stairs, and prolonged sitting with bent knees are frequent triggers
- Many athletes notice stiffness and soreness after training that eases with warm-up, only to return worse after cooling down
- In more advanced cases, pain can be present during any weight-bearing activity
- The condition often frustrates active individuals who find it difficult to reduce the training loads that are contributing to the problem
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