Hyperextension of the tendons in your knee may result in injury that requires rest, surgical intervention or physical therapy. Knowing what causes hyperextension of the knee ligaments can help you avoid behavior that may lead to such an injury....
Tendons are bands of connective tissue located at the ends of muscles, where they connect with bone. The musculoskeletal system relies on the strength and integrity of tendons to form sturdy attachments between muscle and bone. Tendonitis is an...
The main tendon in your knee is called the patellar tendon, which connects to the bottom of your kneecap and the top of your tibia. Patellar tendonitis, or "jumper's knee" as it is also known, is a common injury for many athletes. It causes the...
Tendonitis in the knee is the inflammation of the fibrous tissue that connects muscles to bone in the knee. The hamstring tendon and the patellar tendon are commonly effected. Hamstring tendonitis is the inflammation of the tendon that connects...
Tendonitis in the knee, also called patellar tendonitis and jumper's knee, consists of inflammation of the tendon that connects your kneecap to your shinbone. Many treatment programs begin with physical therapy and specific exercises for the knee....
Your knees are crucial joints held together by ligaments and tendons. Ligaments connect the bones; tendons connect the muscles to the bones. Ligament and tendon injuries can both cause the knees to swell. Identifying where your pain is and when it...
The hamstring and quadriceps tendons provide the major attachment points of those muscles to your fibula and tibia, which are the lower leg bones. Stretching the muscles and tendons in the knee can improve elasticity and range of motion and...
Tendons are bands of strong, fibrous tissue in your body that connect your muscles to your bones. They help support your body by distributing the effects of gravity and other forces between your muscular and skeletal systems. The tendons that run...
It is commonly known that exercising on a regular basis and maintaining a healthy body is a good thing; however, too much misguided and uneducated exercise can indeed be harmful for joints, ligaments and muscles. Keeping a focused, thought-out...
The knee is a complex joint that has a number of connective tissues. Tendons are just one type you find there. The tightness you feel in your knees may not be limited to just the tendons. You may have stiff muscles and ligaments. The key is to...
The knee is a large hinge joint in the body, which means that it can only move in one plane. The knee joint is strong enough to carry much of the body's weight due to the presence of cartilage and synovial fluid, which help cushion the joint. In...
Knee tendonitis is an inflammation of the knee tendons. The knee is the most vital joint in your body. If the tendons are inflamed, it can cause pain and hinder movement. There are a variety of exercises you can do to relieve the pain of knee...
Tendons are fibrous structures that connect muscle to bone. Tendonitis of the knees occurs when tendons in this area become irritated and inflamed. Patellar tendonitis is a common and painful condition that makes it difficult to bend the knees....
Tendons are strong cords of tissue that connect muscles to bones. The knee has a major tendon called the "patellar tendon," which is where the connection is made between the shinbone and kneecap. Tendonitis develops in the knee when there is...
Tendons are a form of connective tissue that connects muscles to the bones. Patellar tendonitis occurs when the tendons that attach the knee cap to the shin bone become inflamed. The condition is marked by swelling, tenderness and pain in or...
Tendonitis generally refers to inflammation, irritation or a tear of a tendon. Tendons attach muscles to bone, transferring muscle movement across a joint, resulting in movement. The patellar tendon attaches the quadriceps muscles to the knee cap,...
Knee tendonitis, or patellar tendonitis, is a common condition in which the tendon that connects the kneecap (patella) to the tibia (shinbone) becomes injured. This tendon is necessary to help you extend your leg, as with kicking a ball. This...
Knee tendonitis, a condition also referred to as patellar tendonitis, occurs when the tendon connecting the kneecap (patella) to the bone within the shin becomes stretched or damaged due to overuse or injury. This condition is common among people...
Tendons are strong fibers that connect muscles to bone. The knee or patellar tendon connects the kneecap to the muscles that run down the shinbone on the front of the lower leg. Knee tendonitis occurs when the tendon becomes inflamed, typically...
Tendon transfers are common in anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL reconstruction. Tendons are taken from other body parts and used to replace the ACL. The ACL functions to keep the tibia in proper position and prevents the knee from giving way...
Knee tendinitis is a condition that results from the overuse of the patellar tendon. As a runner you repetitively put heavy stress on the knee joint through frequent contact with a running surface. This can lead to patellar weakness or small tears...
Whether you already have tendonitis in your knee or are attempting to prevent it, you must pay attention to stretching. Tight quadriceps and hip flexor muscles put strain on the knee and aggravate tendonitis even more. If you already have...
Your knee is one of the most powerful joints in the body. It powers jumping, running and standing up. Even though it's so powerful, it is also fairly fragile and its health depends on a balance between the quadricep muscles of the thigh, the...
The knee is one of the most common joints injured because it is a weight-bearing joint. However, injuries to the knee are often not caused by trauma; in some conditions, tight tendons may contribute to the misalignment of the knee and cause...
Torn knee tendons, also known as tearing or rupture of the patellar tendon, is a fairly common sports injury. It can be quite painful as this tendon allows the quadriceps to connect to the lower leg, allowing full extension of the leg at the knee...
The knee is the largest joint in the body, according to The Physiotherapy Site--a network of more than 640 registered physiotherapists. It is extremely strong, but injuries are common because of the large forces placed on it during sport and even...
Patellar tendonitis is a common overuse injury that results in pain and inflammation just under your kneecap. While rest and regular icing are two ways to reduce inflammation, it is important to perform regular stretches and exercises once your...
Jumper's knee, also sometimes known as patellar tendinitis, is a painful condition characterized by inflammation or degeneration in the tendon that runs between the bottom of your kneecap and the top portion of your tibia. If you have jumper's...
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