Jumpers knee / patella tendonitis .. How to take care after

marshars1
marshars1 Posts: 56 Member
edited October 4 in Fitness and Exercise
well I m currently suffering from patella tendonitis n waiting to recover soon
Just want to know among you who has had this issue, wat precautions do you take, any products u use to avoid future injury again
Like straps or sprays or any techniques

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  • SunshineKisses_2012
    SunshineKisses_2012 Posts: 471 Member
    I have it and it is not fun. I took 5 weeks off and managed to maintain my weight (a victory for me for sure). Use a brace every single day. They feel like a burden, but give your knee ample time to heal. Ice it as much as possible (2-4 times a day). Definitely take anti-inflamitories (Advil) if possible. Those are what I practically lived on for two weeks to help the pain.

    At this point, I do not jump or jog or run or anything that strains the knee. I have always been an elliptical person anyway. :smile:

    I hope it heals quickly. It is definitely nothing to play around with. Provided you know it is not a tear in any of the ligaments (if you aren't sure, definitely have a doctor check it out), then it's just time and patience.
  • marshars1
    marshars1 Posts: 56 Member
    Yeh am icing it n taking ibrufin , hate it n feel so restricted
    Really not a elliptical loving person
    Just was enjoying running n plyometrics
    Thnks alot for ur advice though
    Really looking forward to hearing something positive from runners bcoz it hurts to thnk I can't run again freely
  • jskaggs1971
    jskaggs1971 Posts: 371 Member
    My previous post disappeared into the ether.

    RICE.

    Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. IF you have access to a whirlpool bath or jetted tub, that can do a lot to alleviate your symptoms.

    If you have a good running store nearby, you may want to work with them to see if there's a physiological issue with your gait. In my case, it took custom orthotics from my doctor to stabilize my foot enough to keep my knees happy.

    I'm more of a biker than a runner, anyhow. You can get a great burn from biking, with a lot less impact.
  • Azdak
    Azdak Posts: 8,281 Member
    If you are only treating the symptoms, then you aren't treating the problem.

    A physical therapist can determine if there are specific biomechanical issues involved.

    There are two issues -- one is treating the acute tendinitis, the other is dealing with the actual cause(s) of the problem. Using painkillers, braces, supplements rarely provide permanent relief.

    If the tendinitis is severe, sometimes complete rest and a lot of therapy is necessary before you can do any rehab. With mild cases, it is sometimes possible to use a taping technique that allows the patella to track properly so that you can do some exercise while undergoing treatment.

    In my experience, permanent relief requires a lot of specific strengthening and flexibility exercises. I have seen cases of tendinitis that were severe enough that it 10 months to clear up the inflammation, but with the right program, the user was able to return to full exercise and suffer nary a tweak for years afterwards.
  • marshars1
    marshars1 Posts: 56 Member
    If you are only treating the symptoms, then you aren't treating the problem.

    A physical therapist can determine if there are specific biomechanical issues involved.

    There are two issues -- one is treating the acute tendinitis, the other is dealing with the actual cause(s) of the problem. Using painkillers, braces, supplements rarely provide permanent relief.

    If the tendinitis is severe, sometimes complete rest and a lot of therapy is necessary before you can do any rehab. With mild cases, it is sometimes possible to use a taping technique that allows the patella to track properly so that you can do some exercise while undergoing treatment.


    Thanks
    It's not that severe , I have looked up on YouTube for strengthening exercises like stretches to hamstrings etc
    Would u suggest anything else?
    In my experience, permanent relief requires a lot of specific strengthening and flexibility exercises. I have seen cases of tendinitis that were severe enough that it 10 months to clear up the inflammation, but with the right program, the user was able to return to full exercise and suffer nary a tweak for years afterwards.
  • MobileRanger
    MobileRanger Posts: 37
    I am a pretty avid snowboarder and constantly have problems with my right patella tendon. I started wearing a patella tendon brace, which goes right below my knee cap. It keeps my knee cap from moving all over the place and It works great.
  • emmab0902
    emmab0902 Posts: 2,338 Member
    Hi there is a new group for those of us with knee problems - we can commiserate together!

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/680-kneeding-support
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