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R. Bahr, B. Fossan, S. Loken and L. Engebretsen, “Surgical Treatment Compared with Eccentric Training for Patellar Tendinopathy (Jumper’s Knee),” Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Vol. 88, 2006, pp. 1689-1698. doi:10.2106/JBJS.E.01181

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• TITLE: Patellar Tendinopathy: A Physiotherapist’s Perspective

  AUTHORS: Hannan Mohammad Ali

  KEYWORDS: Patellar Tendinopathy; Pulsed Short Wave Diathermy; Jumper’s Knee; Ultrasound; Hyper-Extension

  JOURNAL NAME: International Journal of Clinical Medicine, Vol.3 No.2, March 16, 2012

  ABSTRACT: 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.