How Do You Treat Tendonitis In The Knee?
The most common place to experience tendonitis in the knee is in the patellar tendon, the large sheath that encases the kneecap (patella). There are two ways the kneecap can suffer from tendonitis. One is by inflammation on the back of the kneecap, where the encasing tendon contacts cartilage that cushions the kneecap. Deterioration of this cartilage irritates the tendon behind the kneecap. Another is by inflammation anywhere along its length—but often on the front. Fortunately, both ailments (patellar tendonitis and patellofemoral syndrome respectively) have the same solution: correcting the mistracking of the patella. Build up hip muscles to promote tracking of the knee. To do so, perform stiff-leg leg lifts using ankle weights. Ankle pouches are available with which you can increment the weights gradually. (Three rolls of pennies equal a pound.) Do not return to the sport that caused you the trouble until you can lift 8 pounds for three sets of 10 repetitions without discomfort. C
