Summary
Patellar tendinitis often affects young athletes, but with the right measures it can be treated conservatively in most cases. Surgery is only rarely necessary. If the cause of the overload is found out and treated with the patient’s cooperation with mobilization, stretching, coordination and fitness exercises, painless training can be successfully achieved. As a preventive measure, regular warming up and stretching as well as balancing exercises should be carried out to train surrounding muscles for support.
