Laser Treatment for Patellar Tendonitis

Jumper’s knee, commonly known as patellar tendonitis, is an inflammatory disease of the patellar tendon. This is the joint that joins your kneecap (patella) to your shin bone (tibia). Jumper’s knee weakens your tendon and, if left untreated, can lead to tendon rips.

Patellar tendonitis is a frequent overuse ailment produced by repetitive strain on the patellar tendon. Stress causes small rips in the tendon, which your body tries to mend. However, when the rips in the tendon proliferate, they produce discomfort due to inflammation and tendon weakness.

Symptoms may include:

• Pain and tenderness around your patellar tendon.
• Swelling.
• Pain with jumping, running, or walking.
• Pain when bending or straightening your leg.
• Tenderness behind the lower part of your kneecap.

Patellar Tendinopathy patients can undergo several types of treatment either at home or with the help of their doctors. For severe cases though, laser treatment seems to be more effective.

That is, while there was no statistically significant difference, LLLT was more beneficial than eccentric exercises for pain reduction in the treatment of patellar tendinopathy. In fact, the combination of LLLT and eccentric movements resulted in a 92.6 percent reduction in pain and a 64.1 percent increase in function score during the course of treatment.

However, it is always crucial to remember that the quality of the laser equipment used for this sort of therapy has a direct influence on and even improves recovery possibilities.

In this regard, the Physiotherapy 980nm Diode Laser System LASER-1.41 has frequently been the top option of professionals due to its great efficacy in treating such a condition.

Indeed, this Laser therapy machine has a wide range of clinical applications, including painful tendon issues typically like Patellar Tendinopathy.  

With a low-level 10W laser power, The device is mainly being used for tendon pain relief meaning it will work on relieving patients from recurrent burning, tenderness and swelling feelings.

Unlike many pharmacological treatments that mask pain or only address the symptoms of disease, Laser Therapy treats the underlying condition or pathology to promote healing. This means that Patellar Tendinopathy treatment will be indeed effective and the benefits of Laser Therapy will be long-lasting.

To elaborate, the LASER-1.41 is directed towards haemoglobin and cytochrome c oxidase. In contrast to “cold lasers,” which produce no warmth or sensation, high power diode laser therapy will provide a warm and calming sensation, which is exactly what Patellar Tendinopathy sufferers want.

Anyone can get patellar tendonitis. Pain may be mild or severe. But it’s such a frequent injury of athletes, especially those who play volleyball and basketball, Luckily, Laser therapy has been developed to provide accurate therapeutic services for these specific people.

As a result, athletes can feel more at ease and less sensitive to stiffness and swelling if LASER-1.41 is particularly intended to offer them with the necessary therapy that will properly restore their physical function and bring them back to their sports field as soon as possible.

Reference: Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper’s Knee)

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