120. Patellar Tendinopathy: How to Identify and Rule Out Other Causes of Knee Pain

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we dive into patellar tendinopathy—how to recognize it, differentiate it from other knee conditions, and key clinical findings to look for. Using a realistic patient case, we go step by step through subjective history, clinical testing, and differential diagnosis to improve your assessment skills.What You'll Learn:How to identify patellar tendinopathy based on patient historyKey risk factors and common populations affectedThe difference between tendinitis and tendinosisHow to rule in and rule out conditions like PFPS, Hoffa’s fat pad irritation, and quadriceps tendinopathyThe hallmark signs that should immediately put patellar tendinopathy on your radarNext week, we will cover the latest evidence on treatment and management strategies.Need CEUs?Unlock unlimited online courses, live webinars, and certification-prep programs with MedBridge. You’ll get thousands of accredited, evidence-based courses. Use code PTSNACKSPODCAST at checkout to save over $100. Student? Use code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENTSupport the showStudying for the NPTE? Check out PT Final Exam — they’ve helped thousands of students pass with confidence. Use code PTSnacks at checkout for a discount.Stay Connected!Follow so you never miss an episode. Send your questions via email to [email protected] the email list HERESupport the Show:Share the episode with someone who'd benefit.Contributing directly to the "support" link.Thanks for tuning in—your support makes this all possible!