Does PRP injection treat patellar tendinitis?

Patellar tendinitis, also called patellar tendinopathy, affects the tendon between the kneecap and shinbone. Pain often appears with jumping, stairs, squats, or repeated knee loading. PRP uses a preparation from your blood and is placed near the painful tendon to concentrate platelets and related signals.

The diagnosis should be checked because pain at the front of the knee can also come from the kneecap joint, fat pad, or other tissues. PRP is not a guaranteed solution and does not remove the need to correct training load, strength, and movement factors.

Arrange an assessment when tendon pain persists, limits stairs or sport, or returns whenever activity increases. A clinician can examine the tendon, quadriceps and hip strength, landing mechanics, and training pattern. Treatment commonly includes temporarily reducing provoking loads and progressing isometric, slow strengthening, and sport-specific work.

If PRP is offered, ask why it is suitable, what rehabilitation follows it, how jumping and running will be reintroduced, and what other options are available. Do not increase activity simply because the injection has been given.

Seek prompt care after a sudden pop if you cannot straighten the knee, raise the leg, or bear weight, because these signs can indicate a significant tendon injury. After injection, seek advice for fever, spreading redness, drainage, or rapidly worsening pain.

Is the patellar tendon the source of my pain? What loading exercises should I start with? What might PRP add to rehabilitation? When can I return to jumping or running?