The estimated prevalence of tendinopathy in the lower limb is around 12 %. Patellar tendinopathy affects around 17% of people. Patellar tendinopathy primarily affected the younger population
Signs
- An Acute change in load preceding pain starting
- Localised pain
- Pain can easy after repetitive activity has started
- Pain going up or down stairs
- Persistent pain related to mechanical loading
- Age 15-30
Tests
- Pain on palpation
- Pain on contractile component over tendon area
- Tendinopathy is a clinical diagnosis
Management
- Activity modification
- Offer advice on core treatments
- Activity and exercises – Physiotherapy
- Interventions to achieve weight loss if the person is Overweight
- Oral Analgesics
