%0 Journal Article
%T Patellar Tendinopathy: A Physiotherapist¡¯s Perspective
%A Hannan Mohammad Ali
%J International Journal of Clinical Medicine
%P 88-91
%@ 2158-2882
%D 2012
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ijcm.2012.32019
%X The pathology of patellar tendinopathy and the mechanisms of pain are poorly understood. The most popular treatment modality is the Eccentric overload Exercise. However, there is insufficient evidence to recommend a specific protocol and yet it is the most commonly used treatment modality. The aim of this case study is to present the possible mechanisms of pain and a treatment approach on a patient who was diagnosed as having patellar tendinopathy. It is suggested that hyper extension of the knee might be the source of patellar tendon pain in this patient. Following a course of pulsed short wave diathermy the patient was symptom free and remained so at 6 month review. Further studies to evaluate effectiveness of pulsed short wave diathermy is suggested.
%K Patellar Tendinopathy
%K Pulsed Short Wave Diathermy
%K Jumper¡¯s Knee
%K Ultrasound
%K Hyper-Extension
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=17869