How Do You Prevent & Cure Jumpers Knee (Patellar Tendonitis)?
Injury is the biggest enemy to athletes in all sports. For athletes that jump a lot in their sports (e.g. basketball, volleyball, track & field), the most common injury they experience is patellar tendonitis (jumper’s knee) What Is Jumpers Knee (Patellar Tendonitis)? Patellar tendonitis occurs when the patellar tendon (located just below your knee cap) swells up due to inflammation. The tendon is vitally important in sports because it connects your quadriceps muscles to your knees and helps you propel yourself off the ground when you jump. It also acts as a stabilizer muscle in the leg, ensuring that your body remains balanced as you jump or move about. The patellar tendon is therefore always under stress. Signs & Symptoms These are the tell-tale signs of jumper’s knee: • Pain right below the knee cap. • Swollen patellar tendon. • Pain or discomfort during running and jumping activities. Causes of Jumpers Knee These are the most common causes of patellar tendonitis: • Excessive playing
