Objective To compare the effectiveness of progressive tendon-loading exercises (PTLE) with eccentric exercise therapy (EET) in patients with patellar tendinopathy (PT). Methods In a stratified, ...

Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT The patellar tendon connects the kneecap (the patella) to the shinbone. This is part of ...

Background Patellar tendinopathy is a common and often difficult-to-treat knee injury in jumping athletes. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) appears to be a promising treatment but its ...