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Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee)

Inflammation of the ligament that connects your knee cap (patella) to your lower leg bone (tibia). The inflammation is most often caused by repetitive or overuse.

Risk Factors

playing in sports that require lots of jumping

tight quadricep and hamstring muscles

sudden change in sport intensity or or activity level

training / playing on hard surfaces

poor biomechanics

changing from one sport to another

Symptoms

pain or tenderness just below the kneecap

pain or tightness when squatting, bending, or straightening the knee / leg

pain or discomfort below the knee with jumping, running or walking

Treatments

rest

ice

non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

infrapatellar strap/knee band

physical therapy

soft tissue therapies / massage

cortisone injections

surgery

Prevention

perform regular exercises to improve strength and flexibility of the quadriceps, hamstring, adductor and IT band

avoid activity that require repetitive or stressfull jumping or running

increase activity level gradually

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The information contained on this page is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition but is provided for information only.
Contact your health care provider if you have any questions.

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Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee)

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