Best Practice Case Studies-Case 139 Asset 2 Infrapatellar Tendinitis

Case 139 Asset 2 Infrapatellar Tendinitis

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The speaker, a physical therapist, explains exercises for infrapatellar tendinopathy. He recommends starting with a split squat isometric: hold a split squat position for 45 seconds, five sets, with 1–2 minutes rest. When tolerated, progress to a Bulgarian split squat, initially slow and controlled, then faster or with added weight. These can be done at home with minimal equipment. If a gym is available, similar progressions can be done on a leg extension machine, beginning with isometric holds and then moving to dynamic leg extensions. The emphasis is on gradual progression, control, and increasing load as symptoms improve.

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Edition 4th Edition

Related Case 4th Edition, Case 139

Topic Knee

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4th Edition

4th Edition, Case 139

Knee

infrapatellar tendinopathy

split squat isometric

Bulgarian split squat

leg extension machine

progressive loading