Patellar Tendonitis is a bit of a mouthful, so Jumper’s Knee is the term more widely used to explain the condition that causes inflammation of the patellar tendon. This patellar tendon is a pretty important part of the knee – it’s the connecting tissue between the patella (kneecap) and the tibia, and if it gets weakened or damaged, you can end up with the pain and discomfort of Jumper’s Knee. If you look at the bending and extending motion of the knee, you’ll understand how important the patellar tendon is. When our quad muscles in the thigh contract, this tendon … Continue reading What is Jumper’s Knee?