Knee tendonitis, also called patellar tendonitis or jumper’s knee, is a condition characterized by the inflammation and irritation of the patellar tendon in the knee. The patellar tendon connects the kneecap to the shinbone and works with nearby muscles to allow you to jump, run, and kick. Knee tendonitis occurs when small tears develop on…
Knee Tendonitis
How Does Knee Tendonitis Happen?
Knee tendonitis is one of the most common knee injuries that you can develop as an athlete during sports or as someone with an active lifestyle. Knee tendonitis, also known as “Jumper’s knee” and patellar tendonitis, is the inflammation of your knee tendon that links your kneecap (patella) to your shinbone (tibia). Let’s talk about…
Treatment for Knee Tendonitis
Knee tendonitis, also called patellar tendonitis, is an inflammation of the tendon that links your patella (kneecap) to your tibia (shinbone). People who have knee tendonitis usually experience worsening pain in the knee area until they receive treatment. This is a frequent injury among athletes, which is why it’s often called “jumper’s knee.” It is…