U S News & World Report Jumper s Knee Skip to main content Close Select your preferred language English عربى 简体中文 繁體中文 فارسي עִברִית 日本語 한국어 Русский Español Tagalog Menu Close Call 1-800-CEDARS-1 toggle search form Close Los Angeles, 17 September 2021 09:00 AM America/Los_Angeles U S News & World Report Jumper s Knee A physician can diagnose jumper's knee by doing a physical exam and taking a patient history, says Bert Mandelbaum, MD, a sports medicine specialist at Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute. Photo by Getty Images. U.S. News & World Report recently spoke with Bert Mandelbaum, MD, a sports medicine specialist and orthopaedic surgeon at Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute, about the signs of jumper's knee, risks for developing it, treatment options and how to prevent it. Jumper's knee-also known as patellar tendonitis or patellar tendinopathy-is an overuse injury that affects an area of tissue that links the kneecap to the shinbone. This tissue-the patellar tendon-supports the knee during jumping, running and any activity that involves straightening the leg. Marathon runners and athletes who play sports that involve a lot of jumping, such as basketball, football and volleyball, can be at risk for jumper's knee. But the condition also can affect people who take up walking for exercise after being sedentary. Mandelbaum told U.S. News that a physician can diagnose jumper's knee by doing a physical exam and taking a patient history to determine the location of the pain. Telltale signs include pain at the front of the knee that gets stronger when squatting, climbing stairs or sitting for a long time. Standard treatment includes rest, icing the area, wearing a knee brace and doing physical therapy. Mandelbaum said that the length of time it takes to recover depends on how long the condition has persisted and how severe it is. A mild case could respond well to rest and standard treatment. A longtime injury could take a few weeks or months to heal. After recovery, Mandelbaum recommended gradually returning to more intense athletic activities. He said he often sees young athletes stress their tendons when they resume intense practice for sports after extended downtime over summer break. Click here to read the complete article from U.S. News. Related Stories RSS feed - Related Stories (opens in new window) View all headlines - Related Stories HealthDay Black Women Less Likely to Get Laparoscopic Fibroid Surgeries October 07, 2022 09:00 AM America/Los_Angeles HealthDay recently interviewed Rebecca J. Schneyer, MD, a resident in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at Cedars-Sinai, about a study she led that found Black and Hispanic women were less likely than white women to receive minimally … Read more KCRW Want New Omicron Booster Wait at Least 2 Months After Last Shot October 06, 2022 09:00 AM America/Los_Angeles KCRW program Press Play recently featured Rita Shane, PharmD, vice president and chief pharmacy officer at Cedars-Sinai, discussing who qualifies for the updated COVID-19 booster and how long patients must wait before getting the shot.The Centers … Read more ABC 7 Spider-Man Swings by 4-Year-Old Leukemia Patient s Birthday Party at Cedars-Sinai September 30, 2022 09:00 AM America/Los_Angeles ABC 7 recently profiled Cedars-Sinai patient Jabari Henley, who celebrated his fourth birthday with a special superhero at Guerin Children's newly opened inpatient facility.The Lifedriven Foundation helped throw Henley a surprise party in the Guerin … Read more Show previous items Show next items Contact the Media Team Email: [email protected] Share this release U S News & World Report Jumper s Knee Share on: Twitter Share on: Facebook Share on: LinkedIn Search Our Newsroom Social media Visit our Facebook page (opens in new window) Follow us on Twitter (opens in new window) Visit our Youtube profile (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Latest news 07 Oct 2022 - HealthDay Black Women Less Likely to Get Laparoscopic Fibroid Surgeries 07 Oct 2022 - Faculty Publications: Sept. 29-Oct. 6 07 Oct 2022 - Fine-Tuning Organ-Chip Technology 06 Oct 2022 - KCRW Want New Omicron Booster Wait at Least 2 Months After Last Shot 05 Oct 2022 - Cedars-Sinai Schedules Free Flu Vaccine Clinics 04 Oct 2022 - Cedars-Sinai Showcases Hispanic and Latinx Art Newsroom Home