Patellar Tendonitis:
Patellar tendinitis is an injury to the tendon connecting your kneecap (patella) to the shinbone. The patellar tendon works with the muscles at the front of your thigh to extend your knee so you can kick, run and jump. Patellar tendinitis, also known as jumper 's knee, is most common in athletes whose sports involve frequent jumping. However, even people who do not participate in jumping sports can get patellar tendinitis. For most people, treatment of patellar tendinitis begins with physical therapy to stretch and strengthen the muscles around the knee. (Mayo Clinic Staff)
Patellar tendinitis is a common overuse injury, caused by repeated stress on the patellar tendon. The stress results in tiny tears in the tendon, which the body attempts to repair. But as the tears in the tendon multiply, they cause pain from inflammation and weakening of the tendon. When this tendon damage persists for more than a few weeks, it is then called tendinopathy. (Mayo Clinic Staff)
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An athlete 's risk of re-injuring ligaments (such as the ACL, MCL, PCL, and LCL) grow 15 times in the first 12 post surgical months. Returning to play at a high level after injury is a difficult, but very well an accomplishable task. Improper injury protocols and the injuries themselves are two of the largest factors in professional athletes not having elongated and successful careers. Players of the newer generation are getting more athletic and versatile and require advanced technology and astute athletic programs in order to stay healthy. Without proper action being taken, the athlete may fail to continuously play at a high level and this has the possibility of costing the athlete their career. Protecting athletes should be a priority and although these injuries are not 100% avoidable, steps in preventing them can make a significant