Knee cap hurting after rides

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  • MTBerSurrey
    MTBerSurrey Posts: 52
    Because of the quad being a prime mover when cycling it puts a lot of tension through the patella tendon. This can then lead to small micro tearing (Patella tendonitis). Although you have said this has gone OP, ice and NSAID after and consider some foam rolling as some have mentioned. ITB band is a primary culprit for knee stress.

    Other than that keep you saddle up and ensure the load is shared with hamstrings rather than the heavy load o quads when low.

    Finally, consider getting yourself a band and do some Terminal Knee Extensions (TKE) before you ride to warm the tendons up and increase blood flow.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZscBVtoX62U

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