but thinner than muscle, tendons are immensely strong but suffer from a relatively poor blood supply, which can delay or prevent healing if they are damaged.Common damage:Injuries to ligaments and tendons tend to behave in much the same way as muscle injuries

prolong the agony.Recovery timeTreat it appropriately and four weeks should see full recovery, although this may be hastened and recurrence prevented if doctor, coach and athlete can work together to eliminate the causes. After recovery, changes

and sometimes infected. Symptoms You cannot fail to notice a swelling which develops behind the knee and probably prevents full bending and straightening. The pressure causes aching and tenderness, worse after training, and sometimes the area feels hot