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Jumper's Knee

Updated: Apr 4, 2022


Jumper's knee, also known as patellar tendonitis, is a condition in which your patellar tendon becomes inflamed. This is the joint that joins your kneecap (patella) to your shin bone (tibia). The jumper’s knee weakens your tendon and, if left untreated, can lead to tendon breaks

It is more common in athletes who participate in sports that require a lot of leapings, such as basketball and volleyball. Patellar tendonitis can affect persons who do not participate in jumping sports.


Causes

Overuse of the patellar tendon as a result of sports exercise.

Not giving the patellar tendon adequate time to rest between sessions


Symptoms

  • When you move, you feel pain beneath your kneecap.

  • Swelling

  • Bruising or skin redness

  • Knee stiffness while leaping, kneeling, or squatting

  • Leg or calf weakness

  • Knee pain when bending it


Classification based on symptoms

A jumper's knee can be divided into one of four phases based on the length of symptoms:

Stage 1: Pain that occurs exclusively after exercise, with little functional impairment.

Stage 2 - Pain during and after action, despite the patient's ability to participate in their sport successfully.

Stage 3: Prolonged discomfort during and after exercise, with increased difficulties functioning satisfactorily.

Stage 4 - A complete tendon tear that necessitates surgical correction.



Treatment

Rest

Physical therapy

Medications

Taking a break from sports

Ice

Taping

Wearing a knee support

Electro-modalities

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