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Patellar Tendinopathy
Symptoms of Patellar Tendinopathy
Doctors now use the termpatellar tendinopathy to refer to patellar tendinitis. Tendinosis often refers to degenerative changes in a tendon.
What Are the Accompanying Symptoms of Patellar Tendinopathy?
The following accompanying symptoms occur in connection with patellar tendinopathy:
- Pain
- Swelling
- Restricted movement
The pain at the lower pole of the patella is substantial and gets worse with increased strain on the quadriceps complex.
What Causes Patellar Tendinopathy?
Both external (to the body) and internal factors influence its onset.
External factors include:
- Footwear
- Mistakes when training
- Unsuitable training/pitch
Internal factors include:
- Age
- Movement in the upper ankle joint
- Flatfoot or hollow foot
Repeat or constant excess strain on the patellar tendon in particular promotes its onset. When the knee is overloaded, tiny tears develop in the patellar tendon, which later become inflamed and contribute to the weakening of the patellar tendon.
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What Can Be Done About Patellar Tendinopathy?
It often takes more than six months after being ill before patients can return to their sport of choice. These statistics illustrate how demanding conservative treatment is, so therapists need sufficient experience to treat their patients successfully.
If patellar tendinopathy is diagnosed in time and appropriate treatment measures are initiated, there is a good chance of recovery. Conservative or minimally invasive therapy is generally initiated before surgery is considered.
This includes:
- Stretching exercises
- Strengthening the thigh muscles
During conservative therapy as well as following surgery, ACP therapy can be used as a supportive measure to regenerate the injured plantar plate without side effects.
