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Have patella tendinitis...feels a lot better only dull ache sometimes...been 2weeks..using rice method...should i start using heat now or ice still?
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Both : Alternate between each. Also heat & a good warm up b 4 rehab or exercise & ice after.
Answered 1/22/2013
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