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
Together, the thigh, lower leg and kneecap form the largest joint in our body: the knee. The anatomical shapes of the joint-forming bone ends do not fit exactly into each other, which is why the knee needs some auxiliary devices for stability and mobility, such as menisci, cruciate ligaments, bursae and many muscle tendons that … Physiotherapy for knee pain and diseases
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
Physiotherapy Passive stretching exercises, eccentric stretching of the musculature, circulation-enhancing measures and variation in everyday training have proven to be effective in the physiotherapeutic treatment of patellar tip syndrome. Since the cause of patellar tendon tip syndrome is usually a one-sided overloading of the tendon at the bone attachment, a wide range of mobilization techniques … Physiotherapy | Patellar Tip Syndrome Physiotherapy, Training and Exercises
Bandages Bandages can be used to provide relief for the patella tendon and other structures. The bandages have a stabilizing effect, as they reduce the tensile and compressive forces that arise. Especially in sports such as volleyball, bandages are often worn as a prophylactic measure or as protection after patellar tendon syndrome. Consult a specialist, … Bandages | Patellar Tip Syndrome Physiotherapy, Training and Exercises
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 pain, also known as chondropathia patellae, is often the result of overloading, incorrect loading or due to a poor condition of the muscles, tendons and ligaments. In most cases, the front of the thigh (quadriceps muscle) is in muscular imbalance with its counterpart, the back of the thigh (ischiocrural muscles). This results in increased … Patellar pain – exercises from physiotherapy
Further therapeutic methods In addition to the pure physiotherapeutic treatment for patients with patellar pain, additional techniques such as ice treatment, electrotherapy, ultrasound, especially on the surrounding structures (ligaments, tendons), can be used to relieve the irritation and pain. An applied tape can also support the stability. In the acute phase, anti-inflammatory painkillers are prescribed. … Further therapeutic methods | Patellar pain – exercises from physiotherapy
Summary The exact cause of patellar pain does not exist, but it is believed to be overexertion or incorrect loading in especially competitive athletes or people who have to work a lot in kneeling. This results in increased abrasion of the cartilage, which can later lead to knee arthrosis. In order to reduce the discomfort, … Summary | Patellar pain – exercises from physiotherapy
