| Category | Joints & Bones |
It is caused by the overuse of the knee joint, such as frequent jumping on hard surfaces. Usually, it is a sports-related injury, linked to leg muscle contraction and the force of hitting the ground which strains the patellar tendon. Jumper’s knee, also known as patellar tendonitis or Sinding- Larsen-Johansson disease, is a condition characterized by inflammation of the patellar tendon. This tendon connects the kneecap to the shin bone.
