Patella Tendinopathy (PT)

Question 1

PT preliminary tests

Answer 1

• functional activities reproduce symptoms (walking, steps, squatting (BL>SL), hopping)
• atrophy: gluteals, quads, hamstrings

Question 2

PT palpation

Answer 2

Rule in (Concordant pain):
- patella tendon (inferior pole, tendon mid-portion, tibial tuberosity)

Non-concordant pain:

• Quadriceps
• Gluteals
• Hamstrings

Rule out:

• Patella
• Infrapatella fat pad

Question 3

PT Diagnostic tests

Answer 3

• PT Isometric loading test

- PFP tests -> clear

Question 4

PT Joint Mobility tests

Answer 4

• Hip ext: reduced

Question 5

PT Muscle strength tests

Answer 5

• (Quadriceps): reduced
• Hip Ext: reduced
• Hamstrings: reduced