Tendinitis/Bursitis of Knee

Definition:
Inflammation of the tendons/bursas attached to the knee.

Symptoms
  • Pain/ache in the inferior patellar region of the knee
  • Pain with jumping or running
  • Swelling in the anterior knee
  • Point tender to patella tendon
Causes
  • Overuse injury from repetitive overloading of the extensor mechanism of the knee
  • Repetitive movements in the knee
  • Muscle imbalance
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Knee stabilization strengthening
  • Lower extremity strengthening exercise
  • Gait program
Tendinitis/Bursitis of Knee Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Post Surgical Ice Protocol
  • Heel Slides
  • Patella Mobilization
  • Vmo Sets 30 60 90
  • Passive Knee Extension
  • Sit Up Squat
  • Weight Shifts
  • Step Throughs
  • Kneeling Eccentric Quad Strengthening
  • Sit On Feet
  • Adductor Straddle
  • Kneeling Hip Flexor
  • Lotus
  • Stationary Bike

Tendinitis/Bursitis of Knee Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs
  • Step Downs
  • Backwards Step Ups
  • Single Leg Bridge
  • Straight Leg Bridge
  • Lunge Matrix
  • Stairmaster X 20 Minutes

Tendinitis/Bursitis of Knee 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