Prevention of Patellar Tendonitis
After a person has recovered from patellar tendonitis, they can take steps to try and prevent future injuries.
Anyone who plays a sport in which jumping and hard landings are common, they can take the same steps to avoid getting injured in the first place.
Some ways to prevent patellar tendonitis include:
warming up and stretching before exercise
cooling down and stretching after exercise
wearing knee support when playing sports
doing exercises to strengthen the leg muscles and support the knees
avoiding jumping and landing on very hard surfaces, such as concrete