Can Physio help with Jumper’s Knee?
Do you have pain in the front of your knee just below your knee cap? Does your child complain of knee pain after sports that contain lots of running and jumping, like soccer or basketball?
Jumper's knee, or patellar tendonitis, is something that we treat daily in the clinic. Jumper's knee occurs when the tendon that holds the knee cap to the shin bone becomes irritated. We see this often in young athletes who are growing or adults who have recently increased their activity level. Fortunately, physical therapy is an extremely effective treatment to help heal this type of injury.
At MOMENTUM Physical Therapy in Okotoks, we treat jumper's knee with specific hands on techniques to ease the strain on the patellar tendon to reduce pain. We pair this hands on treatment with exercises that restrengthen the injured tendon and then build a plan to help return you back to the sport or activity you love.
If you are dealing with jumper's knee, or any knee pain at all, call MOMENTUM Physical Therapy in Okotoks today get get started on your recovery. 403-982-5600
Stephen Uhrbach is the clinic owner and lead physiotherapist at MOMENTUM Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab Ltd. located in Okotoks, AB.