Injury Type: Knee

Definition Inflammation of the Iliotibial Band. (The lliotibial Band is a tough, fibrous tissue that runs from the hip to the outside of the knee). Causes Excessive pronation, leg length discrepancy, bowed legs, and lateral pelvic tilt may cause excessive stress to the Iliotibial Band. This, in turn, may cause a lateral pull on the…

Definition Pain associated with maltracking of the patella (kneecap). Can lead to subluxation or chondromalacia. Causes Any activity that causes repetitive strain to the knee area, such as excessive running. Improper foot biomechanics (pronation) may also strain the knee, effecting the tracking of the patella. Symptoms Dull ache in front of knee. Pain under and…

Definition Inflammation of the patellar tendon (ligament). The patellar tendon is actually a ligament that connects the patella (kneecap) to the tibia (shinbone). Causes Most commonly Overuse. This tendon absorbs much force, and repeated stress often times due to extensive jumping or running can cause tiny micro tears in the patellar tendon. Tight Hamstrings and…

Definition Subluxation – The patella partially coming off of its track. Dislocation – The patella entirely coming off of its track. Causes Patellar Subluxation may be caused by Iliotibial Band Syndrome, trauma-such as a twisting injury, or general malalignment of the patella. Patellar Dislocation is usually due to a traumatic injury – such as a…

Definition Degenerative joint disease. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. Causes Deterioration of cartilage in the joint. This may be hereditary, due to excessive pressure on a joint over time, or simply caused by years of usage. Symptoms: Joint pain or loss of joint function. Symptoms Joint pain or loss of joint function.…

Definition Enlarged tibial tuberosity causing inflammation of the patellar tendon at the location where the patellar tendon inserts into the tibial tubercle. Common in young, male athletes. Causes During growth spurts in young athletes, the quadriceps muscle, which is much stronger than the patellar tendon, can pull away the patellar tendon from the tibia, causing…