Jumpers knee – Injury of the Patellar Tendon
Jumpers knee is a term for an injury to the patellar ligaments Which support the quadriceps muscle and help straighten the knee.
The injury is accompanied by spotty pain close to the lower part of the patella during exertion. Which intensifies with the contraction of the quadriceps muscle.
The damage appears in the upper part of the tendon. It is typical among young ballet dancers and runners. Those who exert particularly large loads on the tendon such as weightlifters, as well as among athletes who engage in jumping ( basketball players, volleyball players, and high jumpers).
Treatment
- Complete rest and avoidance of any activity. Such as jumping, running, or kicking, which include contraction of the quadriceps muscle and knee alignment.
- Cooling the area with ice in the acute (initial) stage of inflammation, and heating in subsequent stages
- Anti-inflammatory drugs
Every pain and discomfort can have reasons that are not written here.
And even if you recognize all the symptoms, it is still not 100% sure you are suffering from this injury! Stay calm, and if you are worried that you have experienced this injury, see a doctor who will examine you!
Beyond the injury in this article, the pain you feel may be inflammation, a tight muscle, or a muscle nut that is squeezing and causing discomfort.
If it is a tight muscle or a muscle nut that presses on the painful area. We recommend a professional massage! If you want to do everything yourself, go to a video we have prepared especially for you on the subject of muscle release.
It is important that you learn about your body, knowing that when tissue is damaged in the body, the immune system responds. In response there are 2 stages:
The inflammatory stage – at this stage the body diverts the tissues destroyed by body cells that are designed to do so. At this stage, the blood flow to that area is increased.
Construction phase – At this stage the body repairs itself, rebuilds itself and repairs the damage caused. This process is injury dependent and can take up to several months.
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