Treatments For Patellar Tendonitis

Hyperthermia Thermotherapy

Hyperthermia thermotherapy is a unique treatment that's also relatively new when it comes to being used to treat patellar tendonitis. This treatment is a combination of two different types of treatments in hyperthermia and thermotherapy, and the former is regularly used for the treatment of cancer. As for thermotherapy, this refers to the application of heat to induce healing in the injured tendon. By directly increasing the temperature to the skin above the tendon, blood flow will improve, causing an acceleration of tissue healing while also providing a variety of additional benefits.

While a variety of items and devices can provide a patient's injured tendon with thermotherapy, likely the most effective option is through hyperthermia. This treatment will expose a portion of the affected skin to temperatures reaching as high as 113 degrees Fahrenheit. The application of high amounts of heat promotes healing around the affected tendon without damaging the skin or other tissues. Before obtaining this treatment, patients should make sure their doctor has had experience with it, since they'll want to avoid the blisters and burns that occur when the temperature is too high.

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