Germany goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen sustained a torn patellar tendon on the weekend. DW fills you in on how serious an injury this is, how it is treated, and how long it could take for him ...

Patellar tendonitis is inflammation of the patellar tendon. This tendon is a large piece of thick connective tissue that holds our kneecap in place by attaching to your shin bone, allowing for ...

The patellar tendon runs from the knee cap to the tibia (shin bone) and transmits the force from the quadriceps muscles. Sports that involve running and jumping place a lot of stress on the ...

Patellar tendonitis (PT) is a condition where the tendon of the knee near the kneecap is painful, swollen, tender to the touch and causes pain when running, jumping, ...

A frequent and possibly serious condition involving the patellar tendon of the knee joint is patellar tendinopathy, often known as jumper's knee. The patellar tendon attaches the patella (kneecap) and ...

Hold for five seconds, feeling the quadriceps working but without pain in the patella tendon. Step 3: Slowly slide back up to your starting position. Repeat two to three sets, with 10 to 15 ...

Victor Oladipo (4) suffered a torn patellar tendon in his left knee during the Miami Heat’s 121-99 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs. Getty Images.

Meanwhile, below the patella, you’ll find the patellar tendon. That connects to your tibia, a bone in your lower leg. These muscles and tendons all work together to form strong, functional leg ...

Patellar tendonitis (PT) is a condition where the tendon of the knee near the kneecap is painful, swollen, tender to the touch and causes pain when running, jumping, ...