This soleus muscle may get less glory than the gastrocnemius—but it’s actually way more powerful. Here’s how to strengthen it ...

The patellar tendon connects the kneecap (patella ... in an extension splint and only moved during physiotherapy exercises – ...

Objective To compare the effectiveness of progressive tendon-loading exercises (PTLE) with eccentric exercise therapy (EET) in patients with patellar tendinopathy (PT). Methods In a stratified, ...

Do you have knee pain or want to avoid it in the future? We reveal the best exercises to strengthen your quads for better ...

UC Davis Health molecular exercise physiologist Keith Baar specializes in sports medicine. He studies the effects of exercise on bone, muscle and tendon health.

The focus of treatment for patellar tendonitis and tendinosis is physical therapy. Eccentric exercises, in particular, may aid in treatment. Some surgeons are also using PRP injections for the ...

Ten randomised trials were reviewed. These studies investigated the effects on the patellar tendon of anti-inflammatory medication (n = 7), exercise (n = 2), and local massage (n = 1). No randomised ...