Introduction Many athletes with patellar tendinopathy are still participating ... might have resulted in an increase in activities and a related increase in pain. Isometric and isotonic exercise ...

Two papers 11, 12 review the effect of exercise regimens on patellar tendinopathy. These studies focus on strengthening of the muscles around the knee in subjects with jumper's knee, and measuring ...

This article outlines the best methods to care for and strengthen tendons, from specific exercises to proper nutrition. 1. The Importance of Tendons in Movement and Health Tendons enable muscles ...

Together with the kneecap, quadriceps tendon, and the quadriceps muscle, these structures allow you to straighten your knee and provide strength ... of treatment for patellar tendonitis and tendinosis ...

The patellar reflex, or the knee-jerk reaction ... This article explores five simple exercises that aim to strengthen the muscles surrounding the knee and enhance reflex sensitivity without ...

Together with the kneecap, quadriceps tendon, and the quadriceps muscle, these structures allow you to straighten your knee and provide strength for a kicking motion. The patellar tendon ...

Jumper's knee is an injury of the patellar tendon. The patellar tendon is the cord-like tissue ... swimming may be fine while your child is healing) strengthening exercises making and keeping all ...

Postoperatively, a knee brace was used to immobilise in knee extension with progressive increase in range of motion. This report supports the pool of evidence suggestive of patellar tendon pathology ...

This article discusses a case in which ultrasound was the primary modality for diagnosis of traumatic patellar tendon rupture. Traditionally, this diagnosis has been made using MRI. This case ...

From February 1994 to October 1996, 15 consecutive patients had primary repair of a ruptured patellar tendon with early range of motion initiated postoperatively. During the study period ...

Patellar tendinopathy is challenging to treat, often preventing individuals from returning to their sport or work and leaving them in persistent pain. The current NHS recommendation for rehabilitation ...