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What to do to recover from patella tendonitis fast. already taking anti inflammatory medicine. ?
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Rice: Rest, ice, compression are the primary treatments for acute patellar tendinitis. If it is sport related, wearing a patellar tendon brace may make it less likely it will recur.
Answered 9/28/2016
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