Jacked Athlete Podcast Overcoming Patellar Tendinopathy with Gibson Butler
Apr 29, 2025
Gibson Butler, an excavation company owner and seasoned big-game hunter from Montana, shares his incredible journey through overcoming long-standing patellar tendinopathy. He discusses the onset of his knee pain from adolescence, and how hunting aggravated the condition. Gibson highlights the effectiveness of isometric exercises for quad activation and pain relief. He explores various treatments, including the 10X procedure and physical therapy, emphasizing the importance of tailored rehabilitation. His insights encourage patience and a focus on progressive loading to achieve recovery goals.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Hunting Triggered A Breaking-Point Flare
- Gibson describes hunting in steep, loose terrain as a tendon-heavy activity that aggravated his knee pain.
- He recalls an Idaho hunt where pain forced him to limp back to the truck and realize he needed to fix it.
Longstanding Tendon Damage From Youth Sports
- Gibson traces symptoms back to age 12 with intermittent pain through sports and a likely significant tear in high school.
- He reports imaging later showing small tears throughout the tendon and long-term damage from pushing through pain.
Injections Then 10X Procedure Worsened Symptoms
- Gibson tried placental tissue matrix then PRP injections and felt his knee pain worsen after treatments.
- He was later recommended a 10X procedure to remove supposed scar-type tissue and underwent that surgery.