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Overuse Syndromes<\/h1>\n

Patellar Tendinopathy<\/h2>\n

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Patellar tendinopathy \u2013 also called Jumper’s Knee<\/strong> \u2013 is a chronic inflammation of the patellar tendon’s insertion point on the kneecap<\/strong>. It usually occurs after overuse and is precisely diagnosable, as the pain is clearly localized at the lower tip of the kneecap.<\/p>\n

Patellar tendinopathy is the most common knee condition in elite athletes<\/strong> and aspiring amateur athletes. Sports with high tensile loads on the patellar tendon are particularly susceptible to patellar tendinopathy. These include high jump and long jump, as well as ball sports like volleyball and basketball, weightlifting, and endurance running on hard surfaces.<\/p>\n

Patellar Tendinopathy – Diagnosis<\/h2>\n

In addition to an initial clinical examination, imaging procedures such as magnetic resonance imaging<\/strong> (MRI) or an X-ray<\/strong> may also be used.<\/p>\n

Patellar Tendinopathy – Treatment<\/h2>\n

In early stages of patellar tendinopathy, treatment is conservative, meaning non-surgical. Treatments may include:<\/p>\n