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Knee
Tendonitis
Also Known as Jumpers Knee or Patellar Tendonitis
Tendonitis is characterized
by an inflammation of the tendons, which are the thick, fibrous
tissues that attach muscle to bone. Knee tendonitis, or inflammation
of the tendons that connect the patellar (kneecap) to the shinbone,
is one of the most common forms of tendonitis because the knees
often withstand a great deal of repetitive movement, acute pressure,
and ongoing activity.
Some of the most common causes of knee tendonitis are:
- Acute pressure – Jumping of any sort
can easily cause enough damage to produce knee tendonitis, hence
the nickname “jumpers knee.”
- Overweight – People who are overweight
or obese frequently develop knee tendonitis due to the constant
pressure placed on the knees during any sort of physical activity.
- Age – As we age our tendons lose moisture
and elasticity and have a tendency to develop tendonitis more
readily.
- Kneecap Alignment – Some people have
kneecaps that ride higher than what is considered typical. These
people are more apt to develop knee tendonitis.
- Leg Alignment – If your legs are unbalanced
either due to a physical injury or a hereditary trait, you are
more likely to develop knee tendonitis.
Treatment of Knee Tendonitis:
The best way to treat knee tendonitis is to try to prevent it. Before
engaging in any physical activity that will involve jumping or running,
you should stretch your leg muscles as thoroughly as possible. This
can help the tendons to loosen, and the acute pressure will do less
damage. You can also do specific exercises that can help to strengthen
the patellar muscles. Alternative therapies or supplements may also
be an effective way of preventing knee tendonitis.
You should treat knee tendonitis by resting and elevating the knee
or applying cold and hot compresses, and to stop the pain you can
take an over the counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication
(NSAID), such as ibuprofen. If the pain consists for a period longer
than two weeks, you should contact your physician to help determine
if there may be an underlying condition that is causing your pain.
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