An overuse injury from repetitive jumping.
Jumping sports like basketball and volleyball place significant strain on the kneecap and its attached tendon. Patellar tendinitis symptoms include tenderness over the patellar tendon and, at times, visible swelling.
Two related conditions are common in growing teens: Sinding-Larsen-Johansson disease, which affects where the tendon attaches at the base of the kneecap, and Osgood-Schlatter disease, which affects the tendon's attachment at the tibial tuberosity below the knee.
Treatment typically includes activity modification and Physical Therapy; surgical removal of damaged tissue is rarely needed.
Managing load while the tendon heals.
Treatment balances activity modification with a progressive loading program for the tendon, since some load, applied correctly, actually helps tendons heal and strengthen.
No referral needed. Most insurances accepted. In most cases, you can be seen within the same week.
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