patella tendoitis

[bigguy86]

i have patella tendonitis in my left knee... its very tempermental... sometime it hurts and sometimes it doesnt it can be slightly swollen the day after training and very tender.

i dont usually have to change my training... but it is always niggling me...

is it something i should just put up with and work around or should i take the time off to let it heal up?

i dont think its very bad...

thoughts

[NYC BIG MIKE]

Do single leg leg extension with toe pointed outward. This will help to isolate the vastus medialis (tear drop muscle) which is one of the 4 quadriceps muscle. The vastus medialus is largely responsible for the stability of the patella and knee alignment. Strengthening it will largely assist in reducing your discomfort.


NYC BIG MIKE

[Sassy69]

Patella straps may help to keep your patella tracking correctly over the joint if that is a source of aggravation.

I've also been using a set of McDavid nylon knee sleeves for all leg stuff - its just a nylon elastic sleeve that gives enough support & keeps the joints warm for much improved stability and sense of stability when I do ATF squats, etc. I opted for this instead of the neoprene sleeves because I didn't want a big wad of neoprene in the bend behind the knee and its worked great.

And to Mike's point about how you train to enable your legs to "support" themselves - lots of alternating lifts so each leg can build its own strength instead of the weak one relying on the other.

[bigguy86]

thanks for input guys

[tex]

I have this same issue. thanks for the tips BigMike and Sassy69