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Patellar Tendon Graft Rehab

Patellar tendon graft rehab manages ACL recovery plus front-knee harvest-site loading—often with longer caution on kneeling and heavy quad stress.

Patellar tendon graft rehab follows ACL reconstruction using bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft—front knee harvest site needs load management alongside the reconstructed ligament. Early goals still prioritize extension and quad control; kneeling and heavy quad loading may be delayed longer than hamstring graft protocols.

Anterior knee pain at the tendon or patella is common during return to run and jump. Strengthen hips and quads progressively without ignoring harvest-site sensitivity.

Common questions

  • Is patellar tendon graft rehab slower than hamstring graft?

    Not always slower overall, but anterior knee pain and kneeling limits can persist longer. Strength and hop criteria still drive return-to-sport timing.

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