Did You Know How to Treat Jumper's Knee?

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Patellar tendonitis or popularly known as Jumper's knee is an injury which results in a huge pain at the frontal area of the knee, localised at a point towards the kneecap bottom. Repetitive strain from too much jumping or running causes inflammation or severe degeneration of the patella tendon.

Jumper's knee symptoms

Symptoms of jumper's knee have pain at the bottom front of the kneecap which is called the lower pole of the patella.

The bottom of the patella becomes very tender when pressing in carefully and might appear thicker than the unaffected side of the knee. The athlete is likely to experience stiffness and aching after exercise and a huge amount of pain when contracting the quadriceps muscles in severe cases. In particular, jumping activities will possibly cause the most pain.

Treatment

1.    The right treatment for Jumper's knee includes reducing the initial pain and inflammation through ample rest and ice followed by a rehabilitation schedule which will consist of eccentric strengthening exercises.

2.    You can apply the PRICE principles of protection, sufficient rest, ice compression and knee elevation. Have a proper routine for the cold therapy, especially during the first 24 to 48 hours and after any form of exercise. A cold therapy wrap or gel ice pack is ideal. If the tendon is painful, then ice can be applied for 10 minutes every hour reducing the frequency as symptoms improve.

3.    Wear proper knee support, or jumpers knee strap to decrease pain and ease the extra strain on the tendon. A jumper's knee strap wraps around the tendon just below the knee adjusting the angle of the tendon against the patella which eventually changes the part of the tendon the forces are transmitted. A simple patella taping procedure can also relieve the extra strain on the tendon in the similar way.

4.    A physician may prescribe anti-inflammatory medication, like ibuprofen. Do not take ibuprofen if you have asthma and check with a physician before taking any medicine. It is thought that anti-inflammatory medication might help in the short term with acute inflammation and pain but may even delay healing later on.

5.    A therapist may use electrotherapy in the form of laser treatment or ultrasound to reduce pain and inflammation in the knee. Cross friction massage to the tendons may also prove beneficial, particularly for more chronic cases.

6.    Get rock tape in the UK from any online pharmacy. It can be utilised to treat sports and non-sports injuries, including plantar fasciitis, shin splints, runner’s knee and back pain. Rocktape is firm and sticky that lifts the skin away from the fascia and muscle below, and create a decompressive effect. Rocktape is preferred by many athletes and medical professionals throughout the world.