Common symptoms of Jumper’s Knee include:

• Dull knee pain.
• Stiffness at the front of the knee, just below the kneecap. during a physical activity or walking up or down the stairs- or when standing up from sitting.
• Tenderness of the patella tendon.

Patellar tendinopathy is caused by repetitive stress placed on the knee joint and muscles often caused by overusing the area in sports or exercise.

Factors that contribute to development of the condition include:

• tight legs muscles,
• muscle imbalance,
• altered biomechanics of the feet, ankles or hip.
• Patellar tendinopathy can also be predisposed by wearing a poorly fitted footwear.

The most common tests to diagnose Patellar Tendinopathy are:

First approach

Jumper’s knee can be diagnosed thorough physical examination:

• what symptoms you’re experiencing
• when they started
• how long you’ve had them

Imagery test

• a MRI scan
• an ultrasound scan
• a CT

The treatment for the patellar tendinopathy (jumper’s knee) depends on the severity and chronicity of the condition.

Home treatment:

• Ice
• knee support
• rest can also be suggested if symptoms are severe.

Hands on treatment:

• Initially, releasing the overly tight muscle,
• moderating physical activity
• strengthening
• stretching
• foam rolling

Medical treatment:

If patellar tendinopathy does not respond well to conservative treatment, corticosteroid injection or even a surgery can also be considered.