Hi Guys,

If it is a Patella Tendon issue (Tendinopathy). An excellent assessment tool is using a slant board (25 degrees) and asking the patient to squat (single leg) - ask for a pain (0 - no pain and 10 - worst pain) and measure the angle at the knee. Compare side to side. It is also important to assess functional and isolated glut strength (max and med) and also calf strength (approx 25+ single leg calf raises), these 2 muscles are important in the shock absorption process of the LL kinetic chain.

Some simple exercises are SL leg press 4 sets of 8 reps (take approx. 60 sec to complete reps) and then change legs and also SL leg extesions 4 sets of 12 reps. You need to complete these exercises 4 times per week. Once you have adequate strength --> power --> sport specific strengthening work.

See how you go there is lots more to do but this is a start.

Cheers

KS