Medical Conditions

Knee Tendonitis/Instability

This is a Mild / Moderate condition.

Tendonitis is when a tendon becomes inflamed and becomes painful after a tendon injury. You can treat mild tendon injuries yourself and should feel better within 2 to 12 weeks.

Symptoms:

  • Pain and discomfort around the knee
  • Swelling
  • Occasional tingling
  • Tightness of the calf muscle when completing activities.
  • Increase risk of cramps in the calf.
  • Reduced movement when trying to bend the knee.
  • Increased temperature of the skin knee.

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Recovery Time
2-3 Weeks
Treatment
Self Treatable
 
There is a wide variety of symptoms for this medical condition.
  1. Rest – stop the exercise or activities that caused the injury until you feel better
  2. Ice – put an ice pack (you could use a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a tea towel) on the injury for up to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours
  3. Compress – wrap a bandage around the injury to support it
  4. Elevate – if possible, keep the injured area raised on a pillow when sitting or lying down

To help prevent swelling during the first 2 to 3 days, try to avoid:

  • heat, such as hot baths and heat packs
  • alcohol
  • massages

When you can move the injured area without pain stopping you, try to keep moving it so the tendon doesn’t become stiff.

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