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Patella Tendonitis
Patella tendonitis or patella tendinitis is commonly known as "jumpers knee" Located underneath the patella (kneecap) the insertion of the quadriceps can become inflamed with excessive strain.
Often the word patella is mis-spelt to read "patellar" and referred to as "patellar tendonitis", but both refer to the kneecap region.
Sore knee, front of knee pain, top of shin pain are all terms used to describe patella tendonitis or a tendinopathy.
Often explosive sports such as high jumping, long jumping or basketball can lead to this painful knee condition. Bursitis of the knee can follow and the front of the knee may become swollen.
Overuse activities such as training for a marathon where high mileage is necessary can result in knee pain. Runners knee pain will become more apparent when training for events like the 2010 London Marathon.
Often the word patella is mis-spelt to read "patellar" and referred to as "patellar tendonitis", but both refer to the kneecap region.
Sore knee, front of knee pain, top of shin pain are all terms used to describe patella tendonitis or a tendinopathy.
Often explosive sports such as high jumping, long jumping or basketball can lead to this painful knee condition. Bursitis of the knee can follow and the front of the knee may become swollen.
Overuse activities such as training for a marathon where high mileage is necessary can result in knee pain. Runners knee pain will become more apparent when training for events like the 2010 London Marathon.
Knee pain at the front of the knee is often patella tendonitis. It can be above or below the kneecap and is sore to touch.
Runners and jumpers often experience this symptom which can be aggravated when going up and down stairs.
Atlas Sports Injury Clinic In Solihull Birmingham and Tamworth and Lichfield are experienced at treating this condition and can help runners get back running again pain free.
Sports therapists and sports physiotherapists are on hand to treat the symptoms and cause and sports massage can prepare you for long runs such as the London Marathon.
Runners and jumpers often experience this symptom which can be aggravated when going up and down stairs.
Atlas Sports Injury Clinic In Solihull Birmingham and Tamworth and Lichfield are experienced at treating this condition and can help runners get back running again pain free.
Sports therapists and sports physiotherapists are on hand to treat the symptoms and cause and sports massage can prepare you for long runs such as the London Marathon.
Patella tendonitis
Sports Physiotherapists at Atlas Running Injury Clinic have vast experience treating this condition and can get you back running.
Poor biomechanics as always can lead to kneecap mis-alignment and knee tracking problems and may require biomechanical assessment. Knee pain in Children especially if they do a lot of sporting activity is something that needs special management.
In our younger runners it is common to experience knee pain which may be Osgood-Schlatter's disease.
This is a temporary condition which is a result of excess stress being exerted at the tibial tuberosity where the patella tendon inserts. At this time, 11 years up to 14 years of age, there is a growing stage in the bones of the youngsters and the growth plates become sore and inflamed.
Osgood-Schlatter's is easy to manage and you should contact Atlas if you have any concerns.
Patella dislocation and patella fracture are often caused in a trauma situation where a collision has taken place. Road traffic accidents and contact sports can result in patella injuries and skiing is on the list of high risk sports for knee injuries.
Poor biomechanics as always can lead to kneecap mis-alignment and knee tracking problems and may require biomechanical assessment. Knee pain in Children especially if they do a lot of sporting activity is something that needs special management.
In our younger runners it is common to experience knee pain which may be Osgood-Schlatter's disease.
This is a temporary condition which is a result of excess stress being exerted at the tibial tuberosity where the patella tendon inserts. At this time, 11 years up to 14 years of age, there is a growing stage in the bones of the youngsters and the growth plates become sore and inflamed.
Osgood-Schlatter's is easy to manage and you should contact Atlas if you have any concerns.
Patella dislocation and patella fracture are often caused in a trauma situation where a collision has taken place. Road traffic accidents and contact sports can result in patella injuries and skiing is on the list of high risk sports for knee injuries.