Management of Patella Tendinopathy

• Patella tendinopathy - Advice and education

  • Manage expectations
  • Activity modification :
  • may need to impact loading and improve consistency of loading
  • May need to reduce compression on tendon
• Patella tendinopathy - Symptom control

  • If shows immediate benefit:
  • Taping, Icing, Isometric exercise
• Patella tendinopathy - Build capacity

  • Graded quads strengthening
  • Optimise strength and range in hip and ankle
  • Address biomechanical issues e.g. landing strategy
• Patella tendinopathy - Return to function

  • Functional/ sports specific exercises: consider load, speed, endurance requirements
  • Ensure adequate progression to plyometric loads