January 2017

How to deal with patellar tendinitis

Patellar tendinitis is injury to the tendon that links the kneecap to the shinbone. The patellar tendon and the muscles found at the anterior of the thigh function in extending the knee for running, kicking and jumping. Patellar tendinitis is also common among athletes performing frequent jumping such as in volleyball and basketball. Nevertheless, people …

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