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Patella Tendonitis

Tendonitis is the inflammation of the tendon and the vascular tissue surrounding it. Patellar Tendonitis occurs in the tendon that connects the knee cap to the shin bone. This tendon assists the muscles in the lower leg in movement. Patellar tendonitis generally occurs in jumpers, it is commonly referred to as jumper’s knee. However, this injury can occur in athletes who do not do much jumping. It may occur in athletes who have had an acute injury to their tendon and have not given it the proper time to heal.

Someone suffering from patella tendonitis complains of a sharp pain over the patellar tendon. After activity the pain usually moves from sharp to dull. The athlete will experience pain during activies such as jumping, kneelingand going up and down stairs. There may also be swelling of the patellar tendon. When the AT puts pressure on the patellar tendon they will be able to recreate the pain experienced during activity.