Quadricep Tendinitis

Definition:
Inflammation of the tendons attached to the quadriceps muscle group.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain in the knee above the patella
  • Pain at the start of activity and ache after activity or in the evening
  • Stiffness in the knee
  • Point tender at the quadriceps tendon
Causes
  • Repetitive quadriceps activation- running, cutting, kicking
  • Muscle imbalance
  • Structural abnormalities
Treatment
  • Examine your shoes regularly for wear
  • ROM and stretching
  • Knee stabilization exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening
  • Correct faulty running and/or walking patterns
Quadricep Tendinitis Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Sit On Feet
  • Lotus
  • Adductor Straddle
  • Kneeling Hip Flexor
  • Prone Thomas With Glute Lift
  • Vmo Sets 30 60 90
  • Ice Massage Patella Tendon
  • Stationary Bike

Quadricep Tendinitis Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Single Leg Wall Sit
  • Glute Med Wall Sit
  • Kneeling Eccentric Quad Strengthening
  • Step Downs
  • Step Overs
  • Eccentric Sit Up Squat Single Leg And Double Leg

Quadricep Tendinitis Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs
  • Lunge Matrix
  • Speed Skaters
  • Single Leg Sit Up Squat
  • 3-Dot Squat 2 Hands
  • Single Leg Lateral Box Jump
  • Single Leg Hop On Dina Disc
  • Single Leg Tuck Jump