Patellar Tendinopathy

Patellar Tendinopathy
August 9, 2018

Patellar tendinopathy is a common painful, overuse disorder, often presenting with knee pain in the front portion below the knee cap area.Also commonly known as Runner’s knee or Jumper’s knee. A thorough history and physical examination are necessary, but imaging can also aid in the diagnosis. The majority of cases resolve with physiotherapy. Once patients pass the initial inflammatory phase and remain symptomatic, treatment becomes more difficult. Let us first…

Read More >>

Running

Running
August 6, 2018

Running is one of the most popular sports in the world. This not only covers marathons and track and field running – running is also part of the training in virtually all other sports, including soccer, rugby, handball and triathlon. Modified levels and intensities of running can also be used as alternative training for most athletes with certain types of injuries Running is a very efficient method for maintaining or…

Read More >>

Knee Cap Cartilage Tear

Knee Cap Cartilage Tear
June 28, 2018

Chondromalacia patellae is a condition affecting the knee cap (also known as the patella bone) at the knee joint which results because the cartilage of the knee cap softens and undergoes wear and tear. Pain & crepitus are most often experienced in and around the knee cap. You may experience difficulty in walking, running, climbing or descending stairs due to pain. This condition is seen more commonly in women than…

Read More >>