Jumper’s Knee Prevention
Patellar tendonitis, also known as “Jumper’s Knee,” is often seen in volleyball or tennis players. As the nickname suggests, sports that involve a lot of jumping can cause microscopic tears and degeneration of a player’s knees. We at Mercer-Ocean Podiatry, PC take pride in educating our athletic patients about the many ways they can prevent injury. Your New Jersey podiatrist will help those afflicted by Jumper’s Knee by first assessing the severity and then starting the patient on an effective treatment plan. It’s best, however, to practice prevention now so that you can keep playing the sport you love! An athlete can prevent Jumper’s Knee by wearing a knee brace during practices and games. A knee brace assists in stabilizing the joint, supporting the kneecap, and offers the knee added strength. This all decreases the amount of strain the knee goes through to withstand a player’s weight as they land on their feet from a serving position. You can also prevent Jumper’s Knee by: - Taking ...