Patellar tendonitis

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I've got patellar tendonitis (again) but am meant to be doing a kayak/bike/run triathlon early October. Biking is OK at the moment, but I'm panicking about not being able to run.

I'm after suggestions for cross training - what would be best for fitness - and not aggravate my knee.

I have access to a nordic track cross country ski machine and also a rowing ergo.

(Please don't suggest swimming - I hate it - which is why I've picked a triathlon that doesn't involve swimming!!)

Any advice much appreciated!

JD.

can't help on cross training, but here's a good rehab article:

http://www.physioroom.com/injuries/leg/patella_tendinopathy_sum.shtml

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Scary - it says that its a degenerative condition rather than inflamatory. Must be getting old!

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I have a foot injury at the minute(undiagnosed and perplexing all physios !!)and have been in the gym non-stop for 10 days. I started on the rower (2km) and then stationary bike (16km at a time). I found them both tough in different ways but neither really got me breathing hard. Then I found the elliptical cross-trainer. This mimics a sort of walking/running action and got my heart rate up to 150/160 which means I must be working hard. I am doing 30/40 mins per day on it but would appreciate any advice also.

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Me again- I agree with Sore toes I hate swimming and would rather have someone poke me in the eyes than have to swim. Any other aerobic activity I am up for....