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Patellar tendon injury
Is pain below the kneecap after jumping a sign of jumper’s knee?
Author: Dr. Jiwu Chen
Doctor’s answer
Patellar tendinopathy commonly causes localised pain below the kneecap that worsens with jumping, running, or squatting. Treatment usually focuses on load management and progressive strengthening.
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