Patella tendonitis

Question 1

anatomy

Answer 1

tendon attatching to patella to tibia is inflammed.

Question 2

types of movememt

Answer 2

aids the flexion and extension of the knee

Question 3

Mechanism of injury

Answer 3

also known as jumpers knee: inflammation of your patella tendon by overuse of knee joint on hard surfaces.

repetitive activity

Question 4

predisposing factors:

Answer 4

• physical activities (running and jumping)

-tight quadriceps and hamstrings can increase strain on patella tendon.

• muscular imbalance causing an uneven pull on the tendons.
• chronic illness such as kidney failure, autoimmune diseases (lupus or rheumatoid arthritis) and metabolic diseases (diabetes) can cause a disruption of blood flow to the knees weakening the tendon.

Question 5

Rehabilitation

Answer 5

start with RICE and anti inflammatory medication
Stretching:
- stranding quadricep stretch
-laying down hamstring stretch (straight leg lift)
balance:

Exercises:
-Drop squats/ assisted squats

Question 6

symptoms of injury

Answer 6

• pain in the knee around patella tendon (below knee cap)
• swelling
• pain with jumping, running or walking

Question 7

general information

Answer 7

patella tendinitis is an acute condition
patella tendinosis is a chronic condition