Patellar Tendonitis Treatment Braces

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Patellar Tendonitis Treatment Patellar tendonitis, also known as jumper's knee , is a condition characterized by pain, tenderness, redness and swelling in the region just below the knee where the patellar tendon is located. This tendon connects the knee to the shin bone and is highly instrumental in activities such as jumping. Thus this knee injury often occurs among those whose sports involve jumping—hence the name jumpers’ knee . Tendonitis Knee Treatment Often, patellar tendonitis can be treated simply by following the steps of the acronym RICE , or rest, ice, compression, and elevation, along with the use of an anti-inflammatory pain reliever medication. But sometimes this is not enough or taking time off is not possible. When this is the case, a patella strap or knee tendonitis brace may help ease pain and facilitate rehabilitation of the patellar tendon. How to Treat Patellar Tendonitis with a Patella Tendon Strap In most cases, knee tendon pain treatment can be addressed with a simple, low-profile patella strap . This type of knee strap for patella tendonitis treatment encircles the top of the calf just below the knee. A patella tendonitis strap’s simple design means it is not restrictive of motion, which has made the patella strap popular among professional athletes as well as the average Joe. In fact, the patellar strap has been in use since the early 1800s. Some also use the patella strap for running injuries . The patella tendon strap should fit comfortably along the interior of the knee joint; the patella support strap works by distributing pressure away from the patellar tendon by reducing its cross-sectional area, which helps ease knee pain. The knee band also provides patella support and improves patella tendon tracking and knee joint alignment. One of the most popular knee bands for treating patella tendonitis is the Knee-O-Band Adjustable Knee Strap. It has a solid, tubular neoprene pad that tacks down the patella tendon and it is also comfortable a