Patellar tendinopathy—often called “jumper’s knee”—is an overuse injury that causes pain just below the kneecap, especially during activities like squatting, running, or jumping. It develops when the patellar tendon is repeatedly stressed without adequate recovery, leading to tendon irritation and reduced load tolerance. Left untreated, it can become a chronic issue that limits daily activity
Jumper’s Knee Jumper’s knee is a commonly experienced injury in adolescent athletes and young adults who participate in activities such as basketball, volleyball, skiing, or other activities that require repetitive jumping. Jumper’s knee is also referred to as patellar tendinopathy. This is due to the repetitive microtearing of the patellar tendon that occurs with jumping.
