Over the past few years I have had reoccurring/chronic patellar tendinitis. I am committed to getting it fixed for the long term and not falling into the trap of upping activity too quickly. Ive done a ton of research and have stopped running completely and am on a rigorous stretching/strengthening/foam rolling routine with eccentric exercises that many have said helped them.
I know the tendonitis is a symptom and not the cause and that there could be a number of contributing factors: overuse, muscle imbalance, tight muscles, misaligned/weak hips and or ankles, poor running form, bad tracking ect.
I am looking for insight from those of you that have gone through this and come out healthy. What activities did you feel helped/hurt. Did you only do exercises when you had no pain or did you do them as long as the pain was dull (ie 3/10). Were you able to walk/bike/elliptical? How long did the rehabilitation take?
I know the tendonitis is a symptom and not the cause and that there could be a number of contributing factors: overuse, muscle imbalance, tight muscles, misaligned/weak hips and or ankles, poor running form, bad tracking ect.
I am looking for insight from those of you that have gone through this and come out healthy. What activities did you feel helped/hurt. Did you only do exercises when you had no pain or did you do them as long as the pain was dull (ie 3/10). Were you able to walk/bike/elliptical? How long did the rehabilitation take?