Managing your Patellar Tendinopathy

Written By Nick Stamatiou
A person presenting with persistent painful patellar tendinopathy for the first time may require 3–6 months to recover. A patient with a longstanding history may require 6–12 months to return, pain-free, to competition without recurrence.

Treatment

- It is essential that people recognize that tendinopathy that has been present for months may require a considerable period of treatment associated with rehabilitation before symptoms disappear.

- Prognosis: A person presenting with persistent painful patellar tendinopathy for the first time may require 3–6 months to recover. A patient with a longstanding history may require 6–12 months to return, pain-free, to competition without recurrence.

- Treatment methods:

o   Strengthening exercises

o   Load reduction

o   Correcting biomechanical errors

o   Soft tissue therapy

Nick Stamatiou

Nick has a strong interest in sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy and is motivated to help people reach their desired goals and to achieve their full potential.

His experience includes:

  • Sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapist in a private practice setting

  • Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation inpatient physiotherapist at Brisbane Private Hospital

  • Clinical Reformer and Mat-work Pilates instructor

  • Football gameday physiotherapist

While Nick is skilled in managing all areas of musculoskeletal physiotherapy, he has a particular interest in the rehabilitation of muscle strains, hip, knee and lower back conditions. Nick offers dry needling, massage and joint mobilisation to compliment exercise prescription.

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