About this episode
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Patellar Tendinopathy and Research Background 02:59 Understanding Kinetic Chain and Loading Tiers 05:59 The Role of Ankle Dorsiflexion in Knee Stress 08:46 Biomechanics of Landing and Patellar Tendon Load 11:40 Rehabilitation Strategies for Patellar Tendinopathy 14:34 The Importance of Calf Strengthening 17:59 Electrical Stimulation in Rehabilitation 21:01 Comparing Strain and Load in Tendon Rehabilitation 23:45 BFR and Its Implications for Tendon Health 35:39 Understanding Tendon Pathologies: Quad vs. Patellar Tendon 39:24 Compression vs. Tension: The Key to Tendon Health 42:06 Loading Strategies for Quad and Patellar Tendon Rehabilitation 45:12 The Role of Muscle Strength in Tendon Health 49:36 Osgood Schlatter and Its Management 52:28 The Importance of Load Management in Young Athletes 54:55 Research Insights: Loading Index and Tendon Rehabilitation 01:01:36 Plyometrics and Kinetic Chain in Rehabilitation 01:05:10 Balancing Sports Participation and Rehabilitation 01:08:38 Current Research and Future Directions Takeaways Rodrigo Scatone specializes in sports physical therapy and patellar tendinopathy. Dorsiflexion restriction can lead to increased knee stress and patellar tendon issues. Landing mechanics significantly affect patellar tendon load during activities. Rehabilitation should focus on the entire kinetic chain, not just the affected tendon. Calf strengthening is crucial for offloading the patellar tendon during rehab. Electrical stimulation can enhance quad activation and reduce pain during rehab. Long-duration isometrics may not be suitable for all patients due to pain responses. BFR training is controversial for lower limb rehabilitation due to potential tendon strain imbalances. The quadriceps tendon may require different loading strategies compared to the patellar tendon. Young athletes with Osgood Schlatter's should avoid excessive stretching and focus on load management. Rodrigo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rscattone/ Rodrigo on Twitter: https://x.com/scattonesilva Rodrigo's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rscattone?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn_JYxepL7fCxUs2WEpEqJn2n6_pzuA9JJ1ieYRSf-JXqQ94mjf23DD5qRAuU_aem_wWPO4ZJf6VeuoXe52GDTHA Notes: https://jackedathlete.com/podcast-159-patellar-and-quadriceps-tendons-with-rodrigo-scattone/