Long-term Prognosis of Athletes With Patellar Tendinopathy Receiving Physical Therapy: Patient-Reported Outcomes at 5-Year Follow-up.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patellar tendinopathy (PT) is a highly prevalent injury among jumping athletes. The long-term prognosis of athletes with PT following physical therapy is unknown.

Purpose

To assess self-perceived recovery rate and the 5-year change in pain levels, disability, and sports participation, and to explore the prognostic factors associated with self-perceived recovery.

Study design

Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3.

Methods

Athletes with PT who were previously enrolled in a randomized trial and received education, load management advice, and exercise therapy instructions at baseline were eligible. An online questionnaire was sent 5 years after inclusion. Self-perceived recovery was assessed by a dichotomized 7-point global rating of change (recovery was de

SUBMITTER: Deng J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12125489 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature