After undergoing four ACL tears and knee surgeries on my right knee, I developed patellar tendonitis in my left knee due to overuse. Through my journey of healing and recovery, I've discovered effective exercises and stretches that have helped me overcome this painful condition. Here, I’ll share my personal experience with patellar tendonitis and provide insights on how you can best heal your patellar tendonitis.

“Don’t let your knees go over your toes.” We’ve all heard that saying when it comes to exercising. That’s because the further your knee goes over your toes, the more stress you’ll place upon it. But, in everyday life – from picking things up, walking up and down the stairs, getting in and out of the car, and playing sports, our knees naturally go over our toes. And if we don’t train our bodies to be used to these movements, then we’re making ourselves susceptible to injury.

Nordic Hamstring Curls are a powerhouse exercise when it comes to protecting the ACL. These curls place a targeted emphasis on the hamstrings, strengthening not only the muscles themselves but also the tendons and ligaments surrounding the knee

If you aren’t doing backward sled drags to heal and strengthen your knees, you should be, and here’s why.