A tendon rupture is usually caused by a forceful blow or collision. This often happens during sports activities. The patellar tendon in particular is usually described as a strong band of tissue that connects the shin bone (tibia) to the bottom of knee cap (patella). It works with the muscles and tendon in your thigh to straighten and bend the leg at the knee. When the patellar tendon is completely torn, you won’t be able to straighten your knee. Surgery is usually recommended to repair a ruptur

Here’s one of my favorite patellar tendon loading exercises to relieve pain at the front of the knee! | Dr. Devon Hoffman

Patellar tendon pain relief