Patellar Tendonitis: Home Exercises
Patellar Tendonitis: Home Exercises
Patellar Tendonitis: Home Exercises
Home Exercises
Patellar Tendonitis is an overuse injury that causes inflammation of the tendon in front of the
knee. It presents as pain just below the knee cap where the tendon attaches. When the tendon
is inflamed, there can be increased pain with stair climbing, squatting, kneeling, and running.
Physical Therapy can be very beneficial in treating this condition. Physical therapists utilize
a combination of manual techniques, modalities, exercises, taping, and home exercises to
help resolve this condition. Some exercises might include strengthening, stretching, and
balance activities.
Next, gently pull your knee into a more bent position until a
stretch is felt on the front of the thigh.
Repeat 10 Times
Complete 3 Sets
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HIP ABDUCTION - SIDELYING
While lying on your side, slowly raise up your top leg to the side.
Keep your knee straight and maintain your toes pointed forward
the entire time. Keep your leg in-line with your body.
Repeat 10 Times
Complete 3 Sets
Do not let your pelvis roll back during the lifting movement.
Repeat 10 Times
Complete 3 Sets
Maintain proper knee alignment: Knee in line with the 2nd toe
and not passing in front of the toes.
Repeat 10 Times
Complete 3 Sets
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PRONE QUAD STRETCH
Lie down flat on your stomach. Wrap a strap (belt, towel, dog
leash) around the top of one of your feet and pull the strap
across your opposite shoulder so that your knee starts to curl
up to your body. Pull until a stretch is felt across the front of
your thigh.
Repeat 10 Times
Complete 3 Sets
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