Patellar Tendinopathy

Patellar Tendinopathy Injury Description  Patellar tendinopathy is usually associated with insidious onset of localised pain on the patellar tendon just below the knee cap.   Repetitive trauma causes degeneration and micro- tearing of the tendon.   It is suggested that there are four stages to tendinopathy: Early inflammatory reaction- usually first 24- 72hours. The body’s…