In this article we focus on mobility exercises for the common issue of patella tendinopathy in rugby union and rugby sevens athletes.
Following on from our articles on managing acute tendinopathy and chronic tendinopathy, we discuss the next phase of tendinopathy management in part 3. In this article we provide a range of mobility exercises designed to compliment the strength exercises discussed in part 1 & part 2….
Stretch band mobility
30s x 2sets each side
Stretch band hip flexor mobiliser
Stretch band hip / glut mobiliser
Stretch band hip adductor mobiliser
Stretch band hip / hamstring mobiliser
Stretch band hip posterior capsule mobiliser
Stretch band ankle mobiliser
Voodoo band mobility
30s each exercise – never wear band over 2 minutes
Voodoo band deep squat
Voodoo band lunge
Voodoo band mountain climber
Voodoo band deep knee flexion
Follow our video for correct technique:
For more information on working on your mobility – read our “Clean up your mobility act” article
THANK YOU FOR READING OUR THREE PART SERIES ON THE MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION OF PATELLA TENDINOPATHY… SEE HERE FOR PART 1 & PART 2
Dan Jones
Physiotherapist
@PhysioCardiff
