Physiotherapy plays an important role in the rehabilitation process of patellar tendinitis, both as a conservative treatment method and after surgery. Patellar tendinitis is an overuse disease of the patella (kneecap). The main focus of physiotherapeutic treatment for patellar tendon syndrome is first of all the treatment of pain, then the build-up of muscles and … Physiotherapy for Patellar Tip Syndrome
Exercises During the physiotherapeutic treatment, the patient learns exercises for stretching, strengthening and stabilizing the patella tendon. Some of these exercises are described in the following text. 1. mobilization Lie on your back for these exercises. Now slowly put both feet up by pulling them towards your buttocks. Then slowly glide back into extension. If … Exercises | Physiotherapy for Patellar Tip Syndrome
Bandages If patellar tip syndrome is present, wearing a bandage may also be useful. Contrary to frequent assumptions, the wearing comfort of bandages today is very high. The additional stabilization provides optimum relief for the tendon and the affected person feels more secure in his or her movements. This supports the healing process and reduces … Bandages | Physiotherapy for Patellar Tip Syndrome
Osgood disease slatter Osgood Schlatter’s disease can also lead to the problems of patellar tip syndrome. This is called Ostenonecrosis, which means that the bone tissue at the transition between the knee joint and the head of the tibia dies off. This leads to irritation of the tip of the patellar tendon at the knee. … Osgood disease slatter | Physiotherapy for Patellar Tip Syndrome
Iliotibial ligament syndrome (ITBS), also known as the runner’s knee in the vernacular, is a painful injury on the outside of the knee caused by overloading the tractus iliotibialis. The tractus iliotibialis is a fibrous tract extending from the hip to the knee joint. In a physiotherapeutic treatment of ITBS, the main focus is on … Physiotherapy – Iliotibial Ligament Syndrome (Runner’s Knee)
Manual therapy Manual therapy can be very effective in the case of an iliotibial ligament syndrome if the cause is a leg length difference, leg axis malposition or foot malposition. Traction and compression measures that act on the hip and knee joint are suitable for pain reduction. A centralization of the hip joint in the … Manual therapy | Physiotherapy – Iliotibial Ligament Syndrome (Runner’s Knee)
Muscle building training The right combination of stretching exercises for the tractus and strengthening exercises for the surrounding musculature is particularly important in muscle building training designed to protect the tractus iliotibialis. The gluteal muscles should be strengthened in particular, as they are involved in both concentric and eccentric muscle work when running. Exercises with … Muscle building training | Physiotherapy – Iliotibial Ligament Syndrome (Runner’s Knee)
Fascial Training Fasciae run through the entire body and are what we generally call connective tissue. They still belong to a relatively unexplored part of medicine, but for some years now they have become more and more the focus of attention. Many scientists now assume that many physical limitations, pain and injuries actually originate in … Fascial Training | Physiotherapy – Iliotibial Ligament Syndrome (Runner’s Knee)
Medicines against inflammation Typically, in the initial phase of an acute iliotibial band syndrome, painkillers such as ibuprofen or diclofenac are used for treatment. These drugs from the group of NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) also have an anti-inflammatory function. A local application by means of an ointment should be preferred, as this way no negative … Medicines against inflammation | Physiotherapy – Iliotibial Ligament Syndrome (Runner’s Knee)
Summary All in all, the Iliotibial Band Syndrome is a disease that particularly affects runners and people who practice very run-intensive sports. In most cases, the cause lies in incorrect movements or malpositions, which can often be easily controlled by physiotherapy. The injury itself is very easy to control and only in very rare cases … Summary | Physiotherapy – Iliotibial Ligament Syndrome (Runner’s Knee)
Summary The treatment of a patellar tip hydrocephalus often consists of a combination of several therapeutic methods. Basically, in the case of a patellar tendon hydrocephalus due to overstrain, it is necessary to check whether the strain is too one-sided or too heavy in your daily training routine. In this case, a variation or modification … Summary | Patellar Tip Syndrome Physiotherapy, Training and Exercises
Patellar tendon syndrome is a painful, chronic, degenerative disease of the bony-tendon transition of the lower patella. Patellar tip syndrome is often found in athletes who perform a high proportion of jumps in their sport. These include long jump, triple jump, high jump, volleyball and similar sports. Another term for the patellar tip syndrome is … Patellar Tip Syndrome Physiotherapy, Training and Exercises
