WebMD takes a deep dive into jumper’s knee, explaining what it is, the causes, the symptoms and treatment options. Denise Smith contributes expert insight to the article by explaining how jumper’s knee can affect both athletes and nonathletes through repetitive motion and poor mobility in surrounding joints. She explains,

“the knee is a stable joint but not a mobile one, so if mobility is affected either above or below the knee, the knee tries to help out, and then it begins to hurt because it’s acting in a way that it is not designed.”

You can read the entire WebMD article to learn more about the stages of jumper’s knee and the best treatment options.

Written by Alyson Powell Key