KT Tape: Jumper's Knee

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Jumper's knee is often caused by over-use or strain on the patellar ligament. The patellar ligament joins the patella (kneecap) to the shin bone, or tibia. It is very strong and facilitates straightening the leg by the quadriceps muscles. The quadriceps muscles straighten the knee in jumping, running, and other movements in which the individual needs to be propelled from the ground. These muscles also function to stabilize the body during landing.
The patellar ligament endures a great deal of stress during these movements. This is especially true when the individual frequently changes direction, performs jumping movements, or uses the ligament repeatedly for long periods of time -- as in running. With repeated over-use and constant inflammation, micro-tears as well as collagen degeneration may occur.
Typical non-invasive treatment includes resting, icing, and eccentric strengthening of the quadriceps muscles. The KT Tape application for Jumper's Knee is excellent for providing pain relief as well as taking strain off of the ligament, promoting blood flow to the area, and providing proprioceptive (body awareness) confidence.
Proper diagnosis of the source of your pain is vital to creating a treatment plan to reduce pain and improve function. Your professional medical provider has the tools and expertise to diagnose and develop a treatment plan for your specific condition.

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[horsebeatmoose]

does this help osgoods schlatters too?

[LumosInc]

@horsebeatmoose Yes- if you want more info see "Ask an Expert" button on our website on the Jumpers Knee instructions page and they'll send directions. thx.

[Sticks3251]

i have pain at the rear of my knee can kinesio tape help and how do i tape it?

[LumosInc]

@Sticks3251 We have instructions we can send you for this. Send us an email at sales@kttape.com. Thx.

[iznor]

she is really hot

[carlawon]

yeah.. that DOES look great..................

[WestSideFreedom]

@CantStopMESon You get on a 40in box, jump off and practice landing with form. Bend your knees enough to obsorb the pressure of the landing. I didnt do that, thats why Im here lol.

[jetlolos]

yeah rub it rub it..

[CantStopMESon]

@crusher1427 oh its not ? (sarcasm) thats y my doctor gave me the same one.

[crusher1427]

@CantStopMESon thats not the point of the video

[go4est242]

I got Osgood shlatters and it hurts like a bitch

[CantStopMESon]

Hey im 16 and have a 40 in vertical jump max. and now i have the same prob.now im scared to jump high now to make more prob on my knee. what should I do?

[deanrow89]

at the end u pulled her knee down u do that to me n i would cry ive just brought a jumpers knee support off amazon will that do similar job?

[LumosInc]

@warmachineEx2 The nice thing is that taping is non intrusive. As long as you don't need more structural support such as a brace on the joint then the tape will work well.

[warmachineEx2]

@LumosInc hello i'm 13, i used to play many sports but recently i quit all ecept baseball because i tore my acl when i was 10 I think i have been doing great so far. until yesterday i noticed swelling bellow my knee cap. I dont know what it is, it might be jumpers knee or it might be a reaction to my missing acl. i saw your product and wanted to know. will this damage or hurt the acl? thenk you