{"id":8922,"date":"2026-04-30T12:21:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T09:21:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/tenontitida-epigonatidikou-tenonta\/"},"modified":"2026-09-22T14:41:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T11:41:04","slug":"tenontitida-epigonatidikou-tenonta","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/en\/tenontitida-epigonatidikou-tenonta\/","title":{"rendered":"Patellar Tendinitis \u2013 Jumper\u2019s Knee"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"8922\" class=\"elementor elementor-8922 elementor-3099\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-620d89e wd-section-stretch-content e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"620d89e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ac4762 wd-el-breadcrumbs text-left 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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ede0921 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"ede0921\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c74cd03 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c74cd03\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d1b6de color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d1b6de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Patellar tendon tendinitis (jumper\u2019s knee) is a common cause of <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonidou.gr\/en\/ponos-sto-gonato\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">knee pain<\/a><\/span>. The patellar tendon connects the patella to the tibia and is the continuation of the quadriceps muscle. Inflammation of the tendon leads to pain and limited mobility and is usually the result of injury or overuse.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55df270 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55df270\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Patellar Tendinitis \u2013 Causes<\/strong><\/h2><p>Patellar tendinitis is caused by frequent and repetitive stress on the knee joint. This may be due to activities involving jumping, such as basketball, volleyball, or high jump, or activities that require frequent squatting or knee flexion, such as cycling or weightlifting. In some cases, tendinitis may be caused by a sudden increase in training intensity or volume, which places excessive stress on the tendon and causes inflammation and swelling.<\/p><p>Other risk factors for the development of patellar tendinitis include:<\/p><ul><li><p>Tight muscles of the lower limbs<\/p><\/li><li><p>Misaligned knee (varus \/ valgus deformity)<\/p><\/li><li><p>Sports activity with inappropriate footwear<\/p><\/li><li><p>Foot conditions such as flat feet<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2><strong>Patellar Tendinitis \u2013 Symptoms<\/strong><\/h2><p>The symptoms of patellar tendinitis may vary in severity depending on the extent of the injury. Common symptoms include:<\/p><ul><li><p>Pain and tenderness at the front of the knee, near the patella<\/p><\/li><li><p>Swelling and inflammation around the patellar tendon<\/p><\/li><li><p>Stiffness and limited mobility of the knee joint, especially after periods of inactivity<\/p><\/li><li><p>A grinding sensation and a \u201cclicking\u201d sound when bending or straightening the knee<\/p><\/li><li><p>Pain that worsens with activities involving jumping or knee flexion<\/p><\/li><li><p>Pain that improves with rest but may return after resuming activity<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>If left untreated, patellar tendinitis can lead to a chronic condition that may affect the ability to participate in sports and other activities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3306c7e color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3306c7e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Patellar Tendinitis \u2013 Diagnosis<\/strong><\/h3><p>A patient with patellar tendon tendinitis requires assessment by a <strong>specialist<\/strong> Orthopaedic Surgeon. Dr Leonidou will take a detailed medical history and examine you. The doctor may perform an <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonidou.gr\/en\/yperhxo_myoskeletikou_systimatos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ultrasound scan<\/a><\/span> for the final diagnosis and will discuss the recommended treatment options with you. Occasionally, further investigations such as plain X-rays or an MRI scan may be required to investigate other possible causes of the symptoms.<\/p><h3><strong>Patellar Tendinitis \u2013 Treatment<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li><p>Rest: Resting the knee joint and avoiding activities that worsen symptoms helps reduce pain and inflammation.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Ice therapy: Applying ice to the knee for 15\u201320 minutes at a time, 3\u20134 times per day.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Compression: The use of a patellar brace or a simple elastic bandage helps relieve symptoms.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Physiotherapy: An individualised programme with muscle strengthening exercises.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Injection therapy: In persistent cases, treatment with platelet-rich plasma (<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonidou.gr\/en\/biologikes_therapies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PRP<\/a><\/span> \u2013 biological therapies) may be indicated.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Surgical repair: In the rare cases where conservative treatment fails, <strong>minimally invasive<\/strong> debridement of the tendinitis provides a definitive solution.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Patellar Tendinitis \u2013 When Can I Return to Sports?<\/strong><\/h3><p>Every case is different, and recovery time depends on the severity of symptoms and the underlying cause. During recovery, you can try alternative forms of exercise such as swimming. Take the necessary time to recover and do not return to training until you have fully recovered, in order to avoid recurrence. When returning to your sport, it is important to gradually increase intensity, always combined with proper warm-up and stretching.<\/p><p>If you have persistent and severe knee pain, consult the specialist <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonidou.gr\/en\/andreas-leonidou-orthopaidikos-xeirourgos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orthopaedic Surgeon<\/a><\/span> Dr Andreas Leonidou. 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