The patellar tendon connects the kneecap (the patella) to the shinbone. This is part of the "extensor mechanism" of the knee. Together with the kneecap, quadriceps tendon, and the quadriceps ...

Straight leg raises are a fundamental exercise for building strength in the muscles surrounding the knee, including the pes ...

Readers ask, experts answer on the most pressing health issues. Sabine K. (45): "I like jogging. But why do my tendons hurt ...

Inclusion criteria were: age 18–35 years old; history of knee pain localised in the region of the patellar tendon in association with training and competition; performing sports at least three times a ...

A growing body of anatomic, biomechanical and clinical data has demonstrated the utility of quadriceps tendon autograft in arthroscopic knee ligament reconstruction. The quadriceps tendon autograft ...

Linebacker Nakobe Dean is expected to be done for the season after tearing his patellar tendon, NFL Network is ... about to stand before resting on one knee and remaining on the field as he ...

Joel Embiid (left knee injury management) and Paul George ( left finger extensor tendon injury) are among six Sixers listed ...