Jumper's knee or patellar tendinitis is a medical condition caused by inflammation of the tendon that connects your knee cap to your shin bone. The condition is classified as an overuse injury caused by repetitive jumping and running.
Jumper's knee or patellar tendinitis can disrupt your workout routine as well as affect your daily mobility and functionality. Restore your flexibility and regain strength by getting jumper's knee and patellar tendonitis treatment at LaSara Medical Group in Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego, CA.
What is Shockwave Therapy for Patellar Tendinitis?
Jumper's knee and patellar tendinitis are often accompanied by knee pain, swelling, and stiffness. If left untreated, the condition can lead to tears in your tendon. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) treatment at LaSara Medical Group offers a safe, non-invasive surgery alternative for those looking to relieve knee pain and restore mobility.
Shockwave therapy uses shockwaves to generate a single burst of energy which triggers the body's natural healing process. Once administered, shockwave therapy also helps the body jump start its regenerative and reparative processes, alleviating pain and inflammation, and providing long-lasting results.
Are You a Candidate for Jumper's Knee & Patellar Tendinitis Treatment?
If you find that knee inflammation, pain, and stiffness prevent you from exercising and interfere in your daily life, extracorporeal shockwave therapy treatment at LaSara Medical Group could be right for you.
Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive outpatient treatment for knee pain and inflammation and is generally safe for most people. However, shockwave therapy may not be appropriate for those who:
- Are under the age of 18
- Are receiving cancer treatment around the knee
- Have a skin infection on the knee being treated