Tendonitis

Question
Hi, i am a highschool runner. I log about 30 miles a week and i have this pain in my knee right below the cap. My dads a doctor and he said it was tendonitis, but everybody i ask tells me to do different things. Whether it be ice, stay off it or just leave it alone. Im wondering what the best way to treat the injury is while taking the least amount of time out of my training, thanks

Answer
Hi Sam

The key to avoiding problems such as tendonitis and bursitis is to slowly increase the intensity of your exercise, vary the types of activities you perform, and try not to cycle between periods of activity and inactivity. People who tend to experience tendonitis are seasonal exercisers, who focus too much on one activity. When you begin to experience early symptoms of tendonitis, back off from the aggravating activity, and try something new.

cheers