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Jumper’s knee

Jumper’s knee is an overuse condition of the patellar tendon below the kneecap. Targeted, gradually increased tendon loading usually helps more than complete rest or pain relief alone.

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Jumper’s knee is an overuse condition of the patellar tendon below the kneecap. Targeted, gradually increased tendon loading usually helps more than complete rest or pain relief alone.

  • Local pain at the lower edge of the kneecap or in the patellar tendon.
  • Pain when jumping, landing, sprinting, climbing stairs or doing a deep squat.
  • Temporarily reduce the number of painful jumps rather than stopping all movement.
  • Use an agreed pain and recovery scale to build up loading.
  • Make an appointment if pain lasts for weeks, increases or clearly limits training.
  • For urgent GP care outside normal opening hours, call HAP 9252. Call Ambulance 912 only for an immediately life-threatening situation.

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