4 Steps to Success [Patellar Tendinopathy Treatment] Progressive Tendon Loading
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In today's video we go over 4 Steps to Success [Patellar Tendinopathy Treatment] Progressive Tendon Loading
Tired of patellar tendinopathy ruining your patients' careers? Learn the groundbreaking progressive tendon loading protocol that's proven more effective than traditional eccentric exercises.
In this video, I'll break down the stages, exercises, and pain management strategies used in this innovative approach. Discover how to effectively guide your patients back to their sport without setbacks.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- The importance of patient education and progressive loading.
- Isometric, isotonic, and energy storage exercise phases.
- Pain monitoring and management strategies.
- Incorporating strengthening exercises for optimal recovery.
Timeline:
- The Problem with Patellar Tendinopathy (0:09)
- What’s the “Gold Standard” Treatment? (0:31)
- Patient Education (1:19)
- Stage 1: Isometrics (2:38)
- Stage 2: Isotonics (4:20)
- Stage 3: Energy Storage (5:51)
- Stage 4: Sport Specific Drills (8:56)
- Additional Exercises (10:02)
Step 5, dominate...
- Dan Pope DPT,OCS,CSCS
Show Notes / Relevant Articles:
- FPF Mini Course - 7 Reasons Why Injuries Happen in the Gym and What to do About it
- Patellar Tendinopathy [EXERCISE Progressions and Regressions] Evidence Based
- PATELLAR Tendinopathy Evidence Based Guide [What Physical Therapists Need to Know]
- PATELLAR Tendinopathy - Evidence Based Exercise [Literature Review]
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References:
- Theodorou A, Komnos G, Hantes M. Patellar tendinopathy: an overview of prevalence, risk factors, screening, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2023 Nov;143(11):6695-6705. doi: 10.1007/s00402-023-04998-5. Epub 2023 Aug 4. PMID: 37542006; PMCID: PMC10541843.
- Kettunen JA, Kvist M, Alanen E, Kujala UM. Long-term prognosis for jumper’s knee in male athletes. A prospective follow-up study. Am J Sports Med. 2002;30(5):689–92.
- Breda SJ, Oei EHG, Zwerver J, et al Effectiveness of progressive tendon-loading exercise therapy in patients with patellar tendinopathy: a randomised clinical trial British Journal of Sports Medicine 2021;55:501-509.