Surrounding structures of the knee can become painful for a variety of reasons including sudden increase in the demands placed on the knee (increased exercise), poor biomechanics, and over-training.​

 

This may result in tendonitis, bursitis or impingement. 

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Initial management in conjunction with a physiotherapist is:

• Relative rest of the joint

• Local measures to decrease pain and swelling

• Strengthening exercises for the knee and core muscles

• Retraining of proper biomechanics

• Graduated return to activity

 

Rarely surgical intervention is required if other treatment modalities are ineffective.