Quad & Patellar Tendonitis Pain Treatment in Raleigh, NC

 

Tendonitis (or tendinitis) is inflammation or irritation of a tendon, which is an important part of the muscle that attaches to the bones of the body. Tendonitis can be acute or chronic, and will sometimes develop after an injury.  It is most often caused by repetitive actions performed during the day, which is a form of overuse.

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Quadriceps Tendonitis Pain

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• Causes: Overuse, repetitive jumping, running, or heavy lifting, particularly in sports like basketball, volleyball, and track.

• Symptoms:

  • Pain above the kneecap (anterior knee pain)

  • Swelling or tenderness in the area of the quadriceps tendon

  • Pain worsens with activities like running, squatting, or jumping

  • Difficulty with knee extension or full range of motion

• Risk Factors: Weak or imbalanced quadriceps muscles, sudden increase in activity, poor technique during exercise, or previous knee injuries.
   

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Patellar Tendonitis Pain

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• Location: Inflammation of the patellar tendon, which connects the kneecap (patella) to the shinbone (tibia).

• Causes: Overuse and repetitive stress, especially from jumping activities (e.g., basketball, volleyball) or running.

• Symptoms:

  • Pain just below the kneecap (often on the front of the knee)

  • Swelling and tenderness over the patellar tendon

  • Pain that increases with activities like jumping, squatting, or climbing stairs

  • Pain when pressing on the tendon or when the knee is extended against resistance

• Risk Factors: Overuse, sudden increase in activity, poor biomechanics, weak or imbalanced quadriceps, and improper footwear.

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