Jumpers knee? Buy a knee brace?

How does a jumpers knee arise?

In many cases it is the patellar tendon that becomes overloaded. The overload is not caused by trauma, but rather "arises" and gradually creeps in. This is often the result of a much repeated and incorrect load. Micro-cracks occur in the tendon, after which the body does not get enough recovery time. This will reduce the tendon quality. What complaints can lead under the kneecap.

This often occurs during exercise. Well-known examples of this are:

• Volleyball ,
• Basketball ,
• Tennis ,
• Gymnastics .

Treatment Jumpers knee with a brace

Several treatment options are possible for a positive progression for the recovery of a jumpers knee. It is important to know that the recovery of a tendon is slow.
Jumper knee treatment will be performed in an active manner. Eccentric exercises will give a good result. Go to a physiotherapist for this.

During these exercises, support of the kneecap (patella) may be important. Looking for the right brace for you? See below which patella brace ProBrace can advise you:

1. The Bauerfeind Patella Brace Genupoint is the ideal knee bandage for maximum support in the patella. From experience, continuous pressure on the tendon is the most dampening pain.
2. Genutrain P3 Knee Brace , is the successor to the Genutrain . The bandage gives a little more stability and is equipped with an adjustable strap which provides extra support for the kneecap. The brace is also excellent for during sports! The joint can also be added for more stability
3. Would you like to use a brace during exercise? For extra support, compression and stability around the patella and still keep the extra freedom of movement. Then look at the “ Sport Knee Support Knee Brace ”.
4. For a simple and good solution, which has proven its effectiveness for years, you can choose the Bauerfeind Genupoint patella Effective and price- wise a nice solution for your problem.