Quadriceps Tendinitis — Genes and Biomarkers Gene / Biomarker Bad Score Free Actions Non-free Actions ► GENES ► BIOMARKERS COL5A1 MMP3 TNXB GDF5 IL6 CRP IL-6 TNF-alpha MMP-3 IGF-1 VEGF Risk allele Eccentric training Genetic counseling High expression Anti-inflam. diet MMP inhibitor Rx Loss-of-function Proprioception training PT specialist Variant allele Progressive loading PRP injection Inflam. genotype Ice, rest, omega-3 NSAIDs, lab test >10 mg/L Rest, hydration NSAIDs, MD visit >7 pg/mL Anti-inflam. diet Corticosteroids >15 pg/mL Omega-3, ice Biologic therapy >10 ng/mL Collagen-rich diet PRP, imaging <100 ng/mL Sleep, protein intake Endocrine eval >400 pg/mL Reduce training load Ultrasound therapy