RUNNERāS KNEE:
If it hurts on the outside of the knee and extends toward the hip, it is runnerās knee.
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JUMPERāS KNEE
Isolated pain in the front of the knee on the lower pole of the patella is also called āpatellar tendinopathyā (jumperās knee).
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PES ANSERINUS SYNDROME:
If pain develops on the inner side of the shinbone directly below the knee joint, it is most likely pes anserinus syndrome.
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WHICH SPORT DO YOU DO?
In order to diagnose which knee problem you suffer from, it is important to look at how you workout. All three knee problems can, indeed, develop in any sport...1/2
However, jumperās knee ā as the name suggests ā is more common among athletes who do sports involving jumping (e.g. volleyball) or stop-and-go movements (e.g. tennis, soccer).
Runnerās knee and pes anserinus syndrome, on the other hand, usually appear in runners.
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IS YOUR KNEE TENDER TO THE TOUCH?
¬ runnerās knee the tenderness is on the outer side of the knee joint.
¬ jumperās knee the tenderness can be felt in 1 spot directly on the patellar pole.
¬ pes anserinus syndrome there is tenderness below the inner side of the knee joint.
In a nutshell, these 3 knee problems can usually be distinguished by the location of the pain. The type of sport you do can also provide helpful info. If the condition does not improve after treating it at home, you should consult a medical professional.
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What kind of knee problem do you suffer from?
Treatment is necessary in all three conditions: ice and rest your knee! Avoid jumping or impact activities.
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