How is patellar tendonitis treated in athletes?
The first line of treatment of patellar tendonitis in athletes is typically nonoperative. The fundamental tenets of treatment include: Rest It is critical that the athlete avoid the provocative activities that are causing pain. Typically, this means a cessation of competition and period of rest from running and jumping activities. This will decrease the strain and prevent recurrent injury to the tendon.
The first line of treatment of patellar tendonitis in athletes is typically nonoperative. Initially, sports injury treatment using the P.R.I.C.E. principle – Protection, Rest, Icing, Compression, Elevation can be applied to patellar tendonitis. It is critical that the athlete avoid the provocative activities that are causing pain. Typically, this means a cessation of competition and period of rest from running and jumping activities. This will decrease the strain and prevent recurrent injury to the tendon. Icing and use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) can certainly help to alleviate the pain, and may be a useful augment to physical therapy and stretching exercises during the healing and recovery phase. Tendonitis can be successfully treated but it is important to note that the treatment protocol for tendonitis is unique and different than treating other acute injuries. The wrong treatment can exacerbate the condition increasing the time for recovery. To learn mor
