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What Causes Patellar Tendonitis?

hi i was diagnosed about 8 months ago with patellar tendonitis. it started in my left knee and i was prescribed 2x months of PT. after the treatment was up, the pain began to shift to my other knee - now it's in both again. ive been icing almost daily, not exercising and it's getting worse. symtoms are constant popping of the knee, burning feelings after standing for too long, more pronounced pains when bending the knee, and the knees often feel hot/swollen. icing does help, but only to relieve the pain. thoughts?
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Hello,

Since you have used the above procedure and you are not better, I would recommend you to go in a physical therapy center and use procedures such as ultrasound therapy, shock wave therapy, and magnet therapy for 20 sessions and see the results. If you see improvement continue more sessions. This is an overuse syndrome and should go way with these procedures.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Edvin Selmani
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What Causes Patellar Tendonitis?

Hello, Since you have used the above procedure and you are not better, I would recommend you to go in a physical therapy center and use procedures such as ultrasound therapy, shock wave therapy, and magnet therapy for 20 sessions and see the results. If you see improvement continue more sessions. This is an overuse syndrome and should go way with these procedures. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Edvin Selmani