Knee conditions
Patellar & Quadriceps Tendinopathy
knee conditions
Tendon injuries around the knee are common in running, jumping and stair activity.
They can cause pain at the front of the knee and difficulty loading the leg.
What?
Assessment
Treatment
FAQs
Knee Tendon Injury
What causes tendon injury?
Repetitive load leads to micro-damage and tendon thickening. Poor biomechanics, muscle imbalance or sudden changes in activity contribute.
Knee Tendon Injury
How meniscal injuries are assessed
Assessment includes targeted examination of the tendon, biomechanics and functional movement. Ultrasound or MRI may be arranged if needed.
Physiotherapy involvement is essential.
Knee Tendon Injury
Treatment options
Graduated, load-based physiotherapy
Shockwave therapy
Activity modification
Bracing in some cases
Targeted injections
Referral for surgery only in rare, persistent cases
Knee Tendon Injury