Overview
What is Patellar Tendinopathy (Jumper’s Knee)?
Patellar tendinopathy (jumper’s knee) is an overuse condition of the patellar tendon at the lower edge of the kneecap. It often affects sports involving jumping and rapid changes of direction. It is a tendon irritation that responds very well to graded loading.
Typical symptoms
A localized pain at the tip of the kneecap, initially only at the start of loading, later also during and after activity. Pressure on the tendon is painful.
Possible causes
Repeated jumping and stop-and-go loading, increasing training too quickly, muscular imbalances, and low tendon load capacity.
Our solution
How ToonyTherapy helps you
Tendons need load, not rest: with targeted, graded evidence-based training, we systematically rebuild the patellar tendon’s load capacity. Manual therapy and a movement analysis complement the treatment and optimize your movement technique.
