Medical Library
Knee Articles
- Quadriceps Muscle Strains
- Meniscal Tears
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
- Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Tear
- Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Tears
- Anterior Knee Pain
- Patello-femoral Pain (Commonly Called Chondromalacia Patella)
- Patellar Tendinitis (Jumper's Knee)
- Knee Osteoarthritis
- Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome (ITBS)
- Knee Replacement
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Patellar Tendinitis (Jumper’s Knee)
Jumping sports (such as basketball and volleyball) put a huge load on the kneecap and attached tendons. Signs and symptoms of patellar tendonitis include pain to touch directly on the patellar tendon and occasionally, swelling. Treatment includes activity modification, and physical therapy.
Sinding-Larsen-Johansson is a specific disorder of the patellar tendon where it attaches to the base of the kneecap. In contrast, Osgood-Schlatter disease is a disorder of the tendon where it attaches at the tibial tuberosity of the leg. Both are common disorders in maturing teens. Treatment includes activity modification, physical therapy, and rarely surgical excision of the associated necrotic debris.
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Possible Treatments
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Aerobic/Endurance Exercise
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Core Strengthening
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Cryotherapy or Cold Therapy
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- Electrotherapeutic Modalities
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Gait or Walking Training
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- Iontophoresis
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Knee Active Range of Motion
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Knee Joint Mobilization
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Knee Passive Range of Motion
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Knee Resistive Range of Motion
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Plyometrics
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Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
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Proprioception Exercises
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- Physical Agents
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Soft Tissue Mobilization
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Stretching/Flexibility Exercise
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Aerobic/Endurance Exercise
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Possible Treatment Goals
- Improve Balance
- Decrease Risk of Reoccurrence
- Improve Fitness
- Improve Function
- Improve Muscle Strength and Power
- Increase Oxygen to Tissues
- Improve Proprioception
- Improve Range of Motion
- Self-care of Symptoms
- Improve Tolerance for Prolonged Activities
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Additional Resources
- 3d Anatomy of the Knee
- Knee Info from Medline Plus
- Kneecap Pain
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