Patellar tendinopathy (often called ‘jumpers knee’) is a relatively common soft tissue injury. It affects the tendon at the front of your knee, below your kneecap (the patellar tendon).
It is more common in people who take part in sports that mainly involve jumping and running, such as volleyball, tennis, football, and badminton.
What causes patellar tendinopathy?
The cause of patellar tendinopathy is still not completely understood. However, we know it is an overuse injury that occurs when a tendon is unable to adapt to the level of strain placed upon it. This leads to repeated microscopic damage within the tendon fibers. As the tendon tries to heal itself it can become painful and thickened.
Sometimes this condition is called patellar tendinitis or tendinosis, but these are the same as tendinopathy. Common symptoms associated with patellar tendinopathy
Many people complain of stiffness around the tendon when they get up in the morning, particularly when going downstairs. This usually eases after a few minutes of walking, but sometimes may last longer.
- Tenderness over the patellar tendon
Often the tendon is very tender to touch when gently squeezed just below your kneecap. There may be thickening of the tendon.
Often people can ‘exercise’ through the pain. This means that the pain settles during exercise, but after resting it may then increase. However, some people experience severe pain from their patellar tendon, which stops them from doing their sport.
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