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Jumpers Knee (Patella Tendonitis)

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What is Jumpers Knee / Patellar Tendinopathy? The patella tendon / ligament joins the kneecap (patella) to the shin bone or tibia. This tendon is extremely strong and allows the quadriceps muscle group to straighten the leg. The quadriceps actively straighten the knee in jumping to propel the individual off the ground as well as […]