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Aim. Patellar Tendinopathy is a pathology with implications both in sports activity and the dynamics of everyday life. There are many treatment possibilities described in the specialized literature, but there is no exact guideline regarding the optimal management for this pathology. Because of that, it is important both for the therapist and to identify modern treatment possibilities that are adapted to the particularities of the subject and symptomatology. With this paper we want to present the progression and course of the recovery program from classic to modern approach, but also the 's outcome when two modern ways of treatment complete each other for treating s having Patellar Tendinopathy. The recovery program took place over a period of 24 sessions with a frequency of 3 days/week. During the recovery sessions we used classic physical exercises, the Biodex System 4 pro dynamometer and the ESWT device from Zimmer. The recovery program was staged, in the first phase we used classic physical exercises in combination with the isokinetic dynamometer to have optimal load on the knee. Later, we introduced the ESWT sessions into the recovery plan, which had an effect right from the first session, modulating the pain and by the 3rd session of ESWT the pain was eliminated. Conclusions. Computerized dynamometry and extracorporeal shockwave therapy have proven to be an effective combination in the management of Patellar Tendinopathy and are of real help both for the purpose of evaluating the functional status and in positively influencing it until the complete elimination of pain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
