Why is it so hard to diagnose?
The general thought regarding diagnosis is that by the time the tendon
damage is visible via MRI or other imagining, the damage is significant,
requiring far more intense treatment.
Surgery Versus Eccentric Rehab.
Studies have been conducted regarding the rehabilitation of Patellar Tendonitis.
General conclusion is that both are equally as effective. Even after surgery though, rehab is in order.
Choosing the right path for rehabbing your tendon.
Generally no one rehab solution is in order. Rather a number of
solutions together can help to accelerate healing. An outstanding
resource by Martin Koban outlines an extensive program of exercise
called the,”The Jumper Knee Treatment Triangle"
The Eccentric Exercise For Treating Patellar Tendonitis
See Brian Patterson's video and learn how to slowly
scale yourself up over the course of 3 weeks from just 1 set of 10, to 2
sets of 10, and then 3 sets of 30 per session. It is best to do this
in the morning when you wake up, and at night before you go to sleep.
The beauty of this is that it is so fast, just a 5 minute session and
you are done.
http://youtu.be/a-4tQxO8_QU
In addition, once you are starting to gain ground on your journey to healthy knees, you may want to consider building strength with Sigfús Víkþörðson’s form of eccentric exercise. Here you will be adding weight to a backpack to help build strength and endurance. View Sigfús Víkþörðson video here http://youtu.be/eIQW8VnEABc
Remember
2 things. A. if you are using the board on a hard surface, first put
down a small rug with a rubber back. B. always check with your doctor
before starting any new therapy.
