Patellar tendonitis (jumper’s knee), IT band syndrome (runner’s knee), and related overuse conditions. Most common in runners, cyclists, and athletes.
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Why ITBS develops — running form, mileage progression, hip strength deficits, footwear, downhill run…
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Strengthening and stretching exercises for ITBS — hip strengthening (the actual fix), foam rolling, …
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Iliotibial band syndrome — overuse injury common in runners and cyclists. Outer-knee pain that devel…
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How long IT band syndrome takes to heal — typical 4-8 weeks with proper rehabilitation, longer if mi…
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Stretches that help IT band syndrome — TFL stretch, glute stretch, foam rolling protocols.
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Conservative through advanced treatment for chronic patellar tendinopathy. Reid-reviewed.
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Eccentric quadriceps strengthening, isometric holds, and graded loading — the evidence-based protoco…
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Patellar tendonitis affects the tendon below the kneecap. Common in jumping athletes — basketball, v…
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Realistic recovery timelines for patellar tendonitis — typical 3-6 months for full return to high-im…
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Patellofemoral pain — pain at the front of the knee, usually from kneecap tracking issues. Common in…
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Quadriceps and hip strengthening exercises that help runner's knee. The strengthening protocol that …
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Runner's knee — most often patellofemoral pain syndrome, sometimes ITBS, sometimes patellar tendonit…
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How long runner's knee takes to heal — typical 4-8 weeks with rest and rehabilitation.