Patellar tendinopathy

Patellar tendinopathy is a common overuse injury in long distance runners, especially in runners and predominantly, women.

What Are The Causes Of Patellar tendinopathy?

Physical load work or repetitive stress  or play increase your risk for the occurrence of musculoskeletal disorders. Some possible causes of pain or ache include: 

• Poor posture 
• Repetitive Strain 
• Trauma (direct and indirect) 
• Muscle strain 
• Muscle spasm 
• Osteoporosis 

A thorough history and a comprehensive diagnosis are essential to determine the cause of pain. Other some useful investigations that may also be done where appropriate include: 

• Complete blood count. 
• X-rays of spine. 
• CT scan of spine. 
• MRI of spine. 
• Bone scan. 
• Investigations for other possible causes like tumors and gynecological problems. 

How Can Patellar tendinopathy Pain Be Treated? 

The treatment of Patellar tendinopathy Pain should be directed at both the Patellar tendinopathy Pain as well as the underlying cause. Some possible options for treatment of include: 

• Body Therapy 
• Mind-Body Medicine 
• Acupressure Therapy 
• Exercise Therapy 
• Posture Therapy 
• Nutritional Therapy 

Patellar tendinopathy Pain treatment addresses acute and chronic pain. Complementary Therapy recommends that prevention should be consider to reduce or eliminate the recurrence of Patellar tendinopathy Pain.

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