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Patellar Tendinitis

Patellar Tendinitis

Jumpers' knee, pain in the front of the knee's patellar tendon, worsens with jumping and stairs.

Jang-Hyuk Choi, KMD
의료 감수Jang-Hyuk Choi, KMDHead Doctor
Jang-Hyuk Choi, KMD
Medically Reviewed
동제당한의원·Jang-Hyuk Choi, KMDHead Doctor
#Effectiveness

Q Is treatment at a Korean medicine clinic actually effective for patellar tendinitis? I am curious about the differences compared to physical therapy.

A Research has confirmed that the mechanism by which acupuncture and moxibustion treatments reduce pain involves increasing blood flow within the tendons and suppressing inflammatory cytokines. While physical therapy primarily focuses on muscle strengthening and eccentric exercise rehabilitation, Korean medicine treatments create an environment for the regeneration of the tendons themselves and address general systemic weakness. The two treatments are most effective when combined in a complementary manner.

Detailed Answer

Eccentric exercises (such as squat descents) are a standard rehabilitation method for patellar tendinitis and are effective for long-term prognosis. However, they are difficult to perform during the acute pain phase, and in the chronic tendinosis stage, an approach that directly stimulates tissue regeneration is required. Acupuncture stimulation regulates inflammatory mediators such as PGE2 through peripheral nerves and local blood flow, while needle insertion directly dissects nodules and adhesions within the tendon to promote collagen rearrangement. Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective In Korean medicine, tendon healing is possible only when the body's vital essence and fundamental energy are replenished. Chronic patellar tendinitis is often rooted in systemic functional decline beyond simple overuse. At Dongjedang, we directly induce tendon regeneration signals using needle insertion and thread shedding, and add local anti-inflammatory effects with pharmacopuncture (bee venom, Coptis japonica, etc.). In addition, herbal medicine tailored to your constitution flushes out stagnant blood and waste products and restores Qi and blood circulation, accelerating the recovery speed when combined with rehabilitation exercises.
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