Mercer-Ocean Podiatry, PC

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 ...

At Mercer-Ocean Podiatry, we encourage our patients to take the proper steps to prevent running injuries. Your chances of developing injuries greatly increase when you don’t take the right precautions. Don’t forget to properly stretch before you run, stretching increases muscle flexibility and the joint range of motion. Your body warms up when you stretch and prepares you for running. It is also important to wear the right running shoes which are built for the impact running has on your body. Wearing shoes that are unfit for physical activity is more likely to cause an injury. After your run is over, be sure to ice your feet and get the right amount of rest. Your body needs time to recover after the strain of running. While it may seem like you can just roll out of bed and start running, it is extremely important that you prepare your body to prevent injuries and run at the highest level possible. Mercer-Ocean Podiatry is located in two locations in NJ. Our Mercerville, NJ office can b...