Question 1

how could i get rid of patellar tendonitis?

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Listen to your body: Start by decreasing any aggravating activity. Ice the area 20 min 3 times a day and try some over the counter anti-inflammatories. Exercises to stretch the tendon and strengthen surrounding structures are probably most important. A patellar tendon strap may also help- get one at a local pharmacy. If none of these help see your doc- you may benefit from pt. Sometimes foot mechanics contribute too.

Question 2

physiotherapy good for patellar tendonitis?

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Inflammation: Overuse injuries respond best with rest, ice and nsaids. Therapy helps with strengthening and range of motion.

Question 3

how long does it take to get rid of patellar tendonitis?

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Exercises, NSAIDs: Exercises and antiinflammatory meds often will help. Talk with an orthopedist.

Question 4

should i have surgery right away for patellar tendonitis with slight tear or just rest for a few months?

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Wait : Surgery is only indicated for patients who have failed a thorough course of non-operative care.  Talk to your orthopaedic surgeon to understand your best treatment decisions.

Question 5

ive had a patellar tendonitis november 2022. mri isnt till august. ive had no progress or recovery. is there anything like a massage that would help recover and get back to being good again?

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: What have you been doing in the meantime?  You need a program of rehab consisting of ice message of tendon followed by proper stretching of the quadricep muscles followed my icing. Muscle strengthening should be performed prior to icing if not painful. See a physical therapist for a properly structured program to prevent reoccurrence.  Pronation can aggravate this condition.

Question 6

patellar tendonitis cures?

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Relative rest: Things to try:  regular NSAID use, restrict painfull activities (squattting and kneeling), restore quadricep strength and stretch illiotibial band.

Question 7

patellar tendonitis. what is it?

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Inflammation: Inflammation of the patella due to overuse or repetitive motion. Overuse injuries respond best with rest, ice and nsaids. Therapy helps with decreasing swelling and pain as well as improving  strength and range of motion.

Question 8

how is patellar tendonitis treated?

Accepted Answer

Patellar tendinitis: Tendinitis refers to an acute condition lasting less than 6 weeks. Treatments include relative rest, antiinflammatory meds, icing, then progressive strengthening prior to returning to full activity. If it has been present for greater than 6 weeks probably represents tendinosis or disease of the tendon. Txment for that is an eccentric loading program, or regenerative injections.

Question 9

what will help patellar tendonitis?

Accepted Answer

Quad strengthening: The biggest thing is working on quadriceps strengthening.
The  most important is straight leg rasing. The other part of exercise is to avoid deep flexion of the knees, any squats or leg presses should be done only to about 60 degrees of bending.  Also, add hamstring stretching. Another helpful tactic can be icing 20 minutes 3-4x per day.  If you can take alleve/motrin can be helpful.

Question 10

what is patellar tendonitis exactly ?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: Inflammation of the patella due to overuse or repetitive motion. Overuse injuries respond best with rest, ice and nsaids. Therapy helps with decreasing swelling and pain as well as improving  strength and range of motion.

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