Overuse syndrome of the patellar and/or quadriceps tendons/knee extensor mechanism complex
Anterior knee pain worsened by activity such as jumping or running
Also termed “jumper’s knee...
Anterior knee pain exacerbated by activity or by prolonged knee flexion
Participation in a sport with excessive jumping
A progressive condition of anterior knee pain (Blazina classifica...
Conservative measures typically include relative rest (reduction in amount or intensity of training to achieve pain-free state), ice, acetaminophen, and/or nonsteroidal anti-inflam...
Everhart JS, Cole D, Sojka JH, et al. Treatment options for patellar tendinopathy: a systematic review. Arthroscopy. 2017;33(4):861–872.
Schwartz A, Watson JN, Hutchinson MR. P...
Patellar/quadriceps tendinopathy remains a clinical diagnosis, and the mainstay of treatment is strengthening of the quadriceps muscles via one-legged squats emphasizing the eccentric ...
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