Hi, my name is Dr. Ally Jackson with Airrosti, and today we're going to be discussing patellar tendonitis. We'll go over the causes of patellar tendonitis as well as some of the signs and symptoms. Additionally, we'll talk about how traditional healthcare usually handles patellar tendonitis, and how Airrosti is just a little bit different. Let's get started! Patellar tendonitis is often referred to as Jumper's Knee. It's an overuse injury of the tendon that extends or straightens the knee. Most commonly, it is found in athletes whose sports involve sudden repetitive explosive movements of the knee. Examples include basketball, volleyball, track and field, and dance. Over time, this repetitive micro-trauma produces an inflammatory response which leads to pain. If it's left untreated, this can lead to progressive tendon degeneration or weakening. Signs and symptoms that may indicate that you have patellar tendonitis include pain at the lower portion of the patella or kneecap, and pain when beginning an activity or exercise which improves through the duration of the activity. Keep in mind, even though that pain typically improves as you're doing the activity, the most significant pain is often experienced after the activity is completed. Now, let's discuss how traditional health care usually handles patellar tendonitis. The most commonly recommended course of treatment is RICE, which is an acronym that stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation. In addition, they may recommend the use of over-the-counter pharmaceuticals to help reduce pain and inflammation. Sometimes, they may even recommend stopping the sport or activity altogether that is causing your pain. Airrosti approaches injuries like patellar tendonitis a bit differently than traditional healthcare. First, our treatment teams spend an entire hour with every single patient. Our providers perform a thorough evaluation, including orthopedic, functional, and neuromuscular testing to arrive at an accurate diagnosis, which allows us to determine the root cause of your injury. Additionally, this evaluation will help dictate where that Airrosti Certified Provider will perform specific hands-on manual therapy. The second half of your appointment is spent performing active care exercises tailored specifically to your injury and your abilities. The best part is, you can perform these exercises at home to help expedite your recovery process and to maintain your progress. We hope the information presented was helpful to you. If you or someone you know is experiencing patellar tendonitis, or any other pain, please reach out to Airrosti because we would love to help. We offer in-clinic and telehealth options. To schedule an appointment, click here. To watch some of our other videos, click here, and don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Thanks so much for watching, and we'll see you in the next video.