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What to do for my patellar tendinitis?
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Stretch, ice, bike: Do a warm up with straight leg raises, then stretch your quadriceps muscle, bike for 15 minutes and finally ice. Be cautious going down stairs.
Answered 8/1/2013
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See details: Antiinflammatory meds, exercise and physical therapy can help. Have an orthopedist evaluate the issue.
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