Physiotherapy showdown: which method changes your knee the most?

This study tested four different physiotherapy methods on the patellar tendon (the tendon below the kneecap) in 84 healthy adults aged 18-24. The methods included deep friction massage, heat therapy, quadriceps exercise, and a control group. Researchers measured skin temperature, muscle strength, flexibility, and pulse rate before and after a single session. The goal was to understand how these treatments affect the knee area in the short term.