Jacked Athlete Podcast

Tendon & Cartilage Part 2 with Jess Elis

September 2, 2026·1h 23m
Episode Description from the Publisher

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Patellar Tendon and Cartilage 02:49 Exploring the Role of Imaging in Sports Medicine 06:40 Understanding Patellofemoral Pain 09:11 Kinematics vs. Kinetics in Knee Function 11:48 The Importance of the Soleus in Knee Health 14:55 Distinguishing Between Tendinopathy and Patellofemoral Pain 18:31 The Role of MRI in Diagnosing Knee Issues 20:57 The Impact of Patella Alta and Baja 23:33 Managing Knee Pain: Treatment Options 27:14 The Relationship Between Tendons and Cartilage 29:57 Surgical Options for Knee Pain 33:19 Final Thoughts on Tendon and Cartilage Health  Takeaways There's a lot of projecting with imaging and function. Understanding kinematics and kinetics is crucial for knee health. Patellofemoral pain often coexists with other knee issues. MRI findings must be matched with functional movement. The soleus plays a significant role in knee function. Many diagnosed with tendinopathy may actually have patellofemoral pain. Compression in the knee can lead to increased wear and tear. Treatment options should be tailored to individual needs. Surgical options exist but vary in effectiveness. Loading the tendon and cartilage is essential for recovery.   Patellofemoral Joint Protocol:  https://jess-elis-s-school1.teachable.com/a/aff_l9jd3kpd/external?affcode=1653451_hksb4f5s Rehab Code: https://www.therehabcode.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rehab_code/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rehabcode?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaclQqSRaEdilxSZtc4GugYpJ-vgCpSk9o27MRgnr1fYbmVuCHvmsZaqD96xOA_aem_SmIz4cOqMV6iGFi6kHmsyw Notes: https://jackedathlete.com/podcast-177-tendon-cartilage-part-2-with-jess-elis/

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