# Laser Treatment for Patellar Tendonitis

- Link: https://sifsof.com/clinical-apps/laser-treatment-for-patellar-tendonitis/
- Published: 2022-03-29T16:04:25+00:00
- Author: Monica

Jumper’s knee, also known as patellar tendonitis, is a condition characterized by
inflammation of your patellar tendon. This connects your kneecap (patella) to your
shin bone (tibia). Jumper’s knee weakens your tendon, and, if untreated, can lead
to tears in your tendon.

Patellar tendonitis is a common overuse injury, caused by repeated stress on your
patellar tendon. The stress results in tiny tears in the tendon, which your body
attempts to repair. But as the tears in the tendon multiply, they cause pain from
inflammation and weakening of the tendon.

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, although there was no significant difference, LLLT was more effective for
pain relief than eccentric exercises in the treatment of patellar tendinopathy. 
In fact, the combination of LLLT and eccentric exercises provided a pain reduction
of 92.6% and a function score increment of 64.1% over the treatment period.

Nevertheless, it is always important to put in mind that the quality of the laser
machine used for such type of treatment should be highly considered as it directly
impacts and even augments recovery chances.

In this concern, the[ Physiotherapy Diode Laser System. SIFLASER-1.41](https://sifsof.com/product/physiotherapy-diode-laser-system-siflaser-1-41/)
has often been specialists’ top choice as it proved its high efficacy in treating
such an issue.

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 explain in more detail, The SIFLASER-1.41 is targeted in haemoglobin and cytochrome
c oxidase. So, in sharp contrast to “Cold lasers” which provide no feeling or sensation,
high power diode laser therapy will provide a warm and soothing feeling which is
the exact thing requested from Patellar Tendinopathy patients.

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.

Accordingly, athletes can get reassured and less sensitive to stiffness and swelling
as long as SIFLASER-1.41 is specifically designed to provide them with the needed
treatment that will effectively restore their physical function and get them back
to their sports field as quickly as possible.

Reference: [Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper’s Knee)](https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/patellar-tendonitis-jumpers-knee#:~:text=Jumper%27s%20knee%2C%20also%20known%20as,to%20tears%20in%20your%20tendon.)

 * ![Physiotherapy Diode Laser System. SIFLASER-1.41](https://sifsof.com/wp-content/
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 * Physiotherapy Diode Laser System. SIFLASER-1.41

Disclaimer: Although the information we provide is used by different doctors and
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