Save this!! It’s COMMON! That pain below the knee cap? Especially with squats? Let’s talk about it. Formerly known as patellar tendinitis, this refers to pain in front of the knee just below the knee cap. This tendon is among the MOST commonly affected. • • ✅ SAVE this for reference! • There are a FEW things that could contribute pain here and several differentials that should be ruled out like plica syndrome, Patellofemoral joint pain, fat pad irritation, and growth plate injuries (Osgood-schlatter’s). P. Tendinopathy usually affects people between 15-30 years and one of the most common complaints is pain near the tendon with activity like walking downhill/down stairs, and those that require repetitive jumping and cutting. I’ve seen this in ALL sports! ✔️ Treatment sh
