Jumper's Knee (Patellar Tendinitis)
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The patellar tendon is a short, wide band that connects the patella (kneecap) to the tibia (shinbone). A large amount of stress is placed on the patellar tendon during jumping or running activities, and this stress can lead to micro-damage and degeneration over time. If not properly treated it can result in a torn or ruptured patellar tendon.
A 2007 study in the American Journal of Sports Medicine followed up with patients 2 to 3 years after they had shockwave treatment or conservative treatment. The shockwave group reported the following breakdown of their current state: 43% excellent, 47% good, 10% fair, and none poor. In the conservative treatment group 0% excellent, 50% good, 25% fair, and 25% poor. Recurrence of symptoms occurred in 13% of the shockwave group and 50% of the conservative treatment group.
At Granville Physio your therapist can effectively use both methods for an even better outcome! They can use shockwave and teach you how to improve your arch mechanics, appropriately release and stretch the muscles of the thigh, strengthen the pelvis to obtain stability and reduce reliance on the quadriceps muscles, and potentially apply a supportive device such as a patellavator to the tendon and insoles to the feet.
A 2007 study in the American Journal of Sports Medicine followed up with patients 2 to 3 years after they had shockwave treatment or conservative treatment. The shockwave group reported the following breakdown of their current state: 43% excellent, 47% good, 10% fair, and none poor. In the conservative treatment group 0% excellent, 50% good, 25% fair, and 25% poor. Recurrence of symptoms occurred in 13% of the shockwave group and 50% of the conservative treatment group.
At Granville Physio your therapist can effectively use both methods for an even better outcome! They can use shockwave and teach you how to improve your arch mechanics, appropriately release and stretch the muscles of the thigh, strengthen the pelvis to obtain stability and reduce reliance on the quadriceps muscles, and potentially apply a supportive device such as a patellavator to the tendon and insoles to the feet.
