How a patellar tendon strap can worsen your jumper's knee

Learn why patellar tendon straps are not actually helping you heal from jumper's knee and what to do instead.

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[yeadontwearitout]

I've purchased my Mueller strap over 5 years ago and it allowed me to exercise and strengthen my knee to the point I was able to run long distances without it. Fast forward 5 years with no exercise my tendinitis is back knee but the strap is as good as ever. I recommend to use it as a crutch of sorts in order to allow natural strengthening of your leg muscles overtime. My tendinitis is still noticable unfortunately but it's much more manageable with the strap. I also recommend it after workouts when knee soreness is at its worse

[thresh]

It is not Meant as a healing strap, but to help you start training and build your Way up

[lovecytesm.a.l]

I was sceptical with the strap but it really help me tremendously. I was from unable to move even an inches and depended solely on painkiller to instantly relief after put it on (not cured just relieved). And slowly with the strap I walk (after a week) and two week later I start training with roller ball. I read somewhere that it took months for tendonitis to be ok but not for me. Use the strap!

[MrKingsniper]

I use one of these during work. I have been using it for a year now. It helps me a lot. I haven't been training for like two years. I don't plan on training with the strap either.

[Anonymous-isiv]

“These things are bad, buy my book to find out why.” 😂

[RevUK]

I view it as a way to relieve the badly affected area of the tendon to aid in recovery WHILST still doing proper rehab without the strap

[TheBirdaholics]

Jit didn't even answer the question

[sisterdebbiemuhammad]

You are 100% Correct I was wear the strap and notice my lower leg would get tighter. No matter how loose it was . I have had the injury for a year. I would love to know more.

[altheageorgelas]

Are compression sleeves okay for patellar tendonitis?

[datrumpet]

Good points; however, I am hopeful this is still acceptable to use while while playing my sport and not to use when doing physical therapy on the tendon.

[thebigredwagon]

I had patella pain so I used a support. After a few weeks the pain subsided but now I have pain on my mcl. I have had this pain for a year. Now I have both patella pain and mcl pain. Lucky me.

[Sportdue]

These changed my life. I understand your reasoning. But this video potentially making people avoid the straps is BAD.

[Poco]

I'm on my feet all day at work and the strap helps a little but still have pain in the knee

[barrontrump]

i use the band when i need instant relief but I know my tendonitis will only get better if i do squats and use the foam roller.

[thenextgentutor]

I don't use a patellar tendon strap but I do use a slip on knee brace when I know I'm going to be walking a lot or climbing stairs. I notice if I don't compress my knee at times that I have minimal swelling. I'm about 8 weeks out now.

[alielgun]

168 cm boy 87 kilo ve 54 yaşındayım. Oryantiring ve ultra koşularını çok seviyorum 85 km koşabiliyordum. İki haftada 70 85 km toplam antrenman koşusu yapıyordum. iki aydır patella ile uğraşıyorum çok mutsuzum. Koşmayı çok seviyorum ve yakın programımda bir 60 km 300 metre tırmanış. 85 km 2350 metre tırmanış ultra koşum var. Ne kadar mutsuz olduğumu anlatamam. Ağrı sağ diz kapağımda . Şu an artilane pro kalojen gıda takviyesi kullanıyorum ve 1000 lik c vitamini.

[skamin]

I have dealt with patellar tendentious for 23 years. Started when i was in HS when i grew super fast. Played college basketball and even after college. It is hit of miss when it shows up. Playing again at 40 and it has flamed up and it very painful. Any suggestions

[bahaaaldinalrawi]

Hi, I wonder that may I have symptoms like patellar tendon injury, ?!
I've pain in the ant. and medial side of the knee joint while walking
and when I flex the knee joint and try to extend it, I find it so difficult to extend and the patella is moved up and dawn with severe pain
so that some times I tried to move the patella by my hand to Avoid this pain
Can you tell me what the diagnosis and treatment please ??!!

[hardworkgetsbuckets]

I've been told by several doctors that the strap is the best thing to use when you have Osgood Schlatter disease, are they wrong?

[sourliver]

Can i wear these straps while doing patella strenghtening exercises?