The recovery period for patellar tendinitis varies significantly depending on the degree of damage (tendinosis grades 1 to 3), the duration of the condition, and adherence to treatment. Monitoring changes in tendon thickness and blood flow via ultrasound allows for an objective assessment of the recovery progress. Functional recovery (such as climbing stairs without pain) often occurs before complete pain relief, and the criterion for returning to sports is a recovery of at least 90% of muscle strength compared to the unaffected side.

Perspective of a Korean Medicine Clinic

In Korean medicine, the speed of recovery is directly linked to the vitality of the body's fundamental energy. Irregular sleep and eating habits, or high levels of stress, accelerate blood depletion, resulting in a slower response to the same treatment. At Dongjedang, we assess your constitution and overall physical condition during the initial consultation to provide an estimated recovery schedule. For office workers, treatment schedules can be adjusted to fit lunch or after-work hours, and if the focus is on external treatment, there is no hindrance to returning to work immediately after treatment.