📄 Patellar Tendinopathy (Jumper’s Knee) – Quick Guide for Coaches & Athletes

Description Jumper’s Knee is one of the most common overuse injuries in sport, especially for athletes in basketball, volleyball, soccer, and track. This 1-page handout provides a practical, easy-to-use reference for identifying symptoms, understanding causes, and applying evidence-based rehab strategies.

Designed with athletes and coaches in mind, it condenses hours of physical therapy insight into a clear, game-ready format that’s perfect for the locker room, training room, or practice plan.

What’s Inside ✅ Key Signs & Stages of Patellar Tendinopathy ✅ Most Common Causes (overuse, poor mechanics, weak glutes/ankles, tight muscles) ✅ Rehab & Intervention (progressive loading, isometrics, eccentrics, heavy slow resistance) ✅ Return-to-Play Guidelines ✅ Nutrition & Recovery Tips (gelatin + vitamin C, mobility, warm-ups, ice)

Perfect For: 🏀 Basketball Coaches & Athletes 🏐 Volleyball Coaches & Jumping Sports ⚽ Soccer & Multi-Sport Athletes 🩺 Athletic Trainers & Strength Coaches

Why Coaches Love It

Simple, plug-and-play guide for athletes with knee pain.

Evidence-based recommendations from sport science & physical therapy.

Great reference for injury prevention, rehab, and performance staff.