What is jumper’s knee? (Patellar tendinitis)
January 24, 2023Can there be loose bodies inside the knee? What are the reasons symptoms and solutions?
January 30, 2023Patellar tendinitis is an injury to the tendon connecting your kneecap (patella) to your shinbone. The patellar tendon works with the muscles at the front of your thigh to extend your knee so that you can kick, run and jump.
Patellar tendinitis, also known as jumper’s knee, is most common in athletes whose sports involve frequent jumping — such as basketball and volleyball. However, even people who don’t participate in jumping sports can get patellar tendinitis