Overview: Patellar tendinitis, also known as “jumper’s knee,” is an injury of the patellar tendon, the tendon that connects your kneecap to your shinbone. The patellar tendon will become inflamed and tender due to repetitive motions or overuse. It is most commonly seen in people who participate in distance running, basketball, volleyball, or other sports. . .
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Rachel Offers Advice on Avoiding Running Injuries
Injuries are a common with running, especially when you are just getting started. Most running injuries are due to overuse and are the result of increasing distance or speed too quickly, or muscle imbalance, improper footwear, poor bio mechanics or other training errors. Rachel, a physical therapist in our Pine Lake clinic and avid runner,. . .