User:Atcovi/00524RS/Patellar Tendinitis (Jumper's Knee): Exercise

Introduction
Here are some examples of typical rehabilitation exercises for your condition. Start each exercise slowly. Ease off the exercise if you start to have pain.

Straight-leg raises to the front

 * 1) Lie on your back with your good knee bent so that your rests flat on the floor. Your affected leg should be straight. Make sure that your low back has a normal curve. You should be able to slip your hand in between the floor and the small of your back, with your palm touching the floor and your back touching the back of your hand.
 * 2) Tighten the thigh muscles in your affected leg by pressing the back of your knee flat down to the floor. Hold your knee straight.
 * 3) Keeping the thigh muscles tight and your leg straight, lift your leg up so that your heel is about 12 inches of the floor.
 * 4) Hold for about 6 seconfs, then lower your leg slowly. Rest for up to 10 seconds between repetitions.
 * 5) Repeat 8 to 12 times.