Jumpers knee is a condition that affects people who play sports where there is a lot of jumping and running, such as track and field, basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, running, and soccer. According to Dr. Chris, it's a pretty straightforward fix, but it will take some effort on the part of the person who has it. Today on the Human 2.0 channel, orthopaedic surgeon, sports medicine specialist Dr. Chris Raynor will talk about the anatomy, causes and treatment of jumpers knee and how you can get rid of it if you have it, and prevent it if you don't.
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Good information on jumpers knee from hopkinsmedicine.org:
Jumper's knee, also known as patellar tendonitis, is a condition characterized by inflammation of your patellar tendon. This connects your kneecap (patella) to your shin bone (tibia). Jumper’s knee weakens your tendon, and, if untreated, can lead to tears in your tendon.
Jumper’s knee is caused by overuse of your knee joint, such as frequent jumping on hard surfaces.
It’s usually a sports-related injury, linked to leg muscle contraction and the force of hitting the ground. This strains your tendon. With repeated stress, your tendon may become inflamed.Following are the most common symptoms of jumper's knee. However, you may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:
Pain and tenderness around your patellar tendon
Swelling
Pain with jumping, running, or walking
Pain when bending or straightening your leg
Tenderness behind the lower part of your kneecap
The symptoms of jumper's knee may resemble other conditions or medical problems.
Always see your healthcare provider for a diagnosis.The best treatment for jumper's knee is to stop any activity that’s causing the problem until the injury is healed. Other treatment may include:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs, like ibuprofen or naproxen)
Rest
Elevating your knee
Ice packs to your knee (to help reduce swelling)
Stretching and strengthening exercises
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Dr. Chris is a big supporter of a "movement as medicine" philosophy so he would encourage anyone suffering from jumpers knee to 1. stop or reduce the amount of time they are performing the aggravating activity, and then 2. do the exercises he suggests - there are videos right here on our channel. Links to exercises for jumpers knee here:
HIP STRETCHES | lower body flexibility routine | Human 2.0
VMO EXERCISES #1 | exercises to strengthen knees | Human 2.0
SHRIMP SQUAT TUTORIAL | single leg squat & bodyweight exercise for lower body strength | Human 2.0
KNEE PAIN | simple exercises for treatment & prevention of patellofemoral syndrome | Human 2.0
STRETCHES FOR RUNNERS | easy exercises for injury prevention and better health | Human 2.0
What is causing your knee pain? Could be a problem like jumpers knee? Possibly. Always check with your doctor first, but if confirmed, you could definitely try these exercises. They are also good for people to do in terms of injury prevention, so you DON'T get jumpers knee in the first place.
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