10/05/2026
What if resting your sore knee is actually making it worse?
For most injuries, rest is the answer. For patellar tendinopathy, it is part of the problem.
The tendon does not remodel without load. Rest settles symptoms temporarily, but the structural damage stays put.
There is a four-stage programme that changes this. The full breakdown is in the link below.
https://northwestphysio.com.au/patellar-tendinopathy-treatment/