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Aim Patellar tendon (PT) strap is commonly used for jumper’s knee to alleviate pain during jumping activities in sports. 1 But it is still unclear whether PT strap can affect the jumping performance ...

Introduction Numerous athletes with patellar tendinopathy (PT) use a patellar strap or sports tape during sports aiming to reduce their pain. Despite that theories are suggested about the working ...

Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Key Takeaways Patellar tendonitis happens when the tendon becomes inflamed and irritated.

When I take a jump shot, drive to the basket, or jump to grab a rebound, I often feel a sharp pain behind my kneecap. What causes this? How can it be treated? Dr. Nik Verma: You may be experiencing ...