Jumper's knee

A disease caused by chronic strain and degenerative changes in the ligament that connects the lower pole of the patella to the tibia.
Jumper's knee, or patellar tendonitis, develops due to repetitive high loads, leading to microtrauma and degeneration of the knee ligament. The condition can be aggravated by anatomical features such as a high patella position or congenital weakness of the ligaments of the knee joint. Symptoms begin with localized pain in the lower part of the patella, which increases with exercise and is often accompanied by limited range of motion and swelling. As the disease progresses, the pain can become constant, interfering with daily activities such as climbing stairs or extending the leg. The disease tends to be chronic and can take months or years to develop.

Reasons

Increased loads on the knee joint, particularly during jumping.

Chronic tendon microtrauma.

Improper knee joint movement.

Poor workout technique or not warming up enough.

Symptoms

Lower patellar pain that increases with exertion.

Stiffness in the front part of the knee.

Increasing pain after exercise or without warming up.

Swelling and increased sensitivity of the lower patellar tissues.

Pain when climbing stairs or extending the knee.

Consequences

Untreated jumper's knee can cause:

Degeneration and tearing of patellar ligament fibers.

Chronic pain.

Impaired mobility.

Treatment

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Nonsurgical treatment
At the start of the disease, treatment tries to reduce swelling and stress on the affected ligament. Medications may be prescribed to control pain and inflammation. Treatment may also include physical, massage and exercise therapies to strengthen the muscles in the thigh and knee, and special supports for the kneecap.
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Surgical treatment
Surgery is performed when the disease is severe or when other treatments don't work. The surgeon performs arthroscopic revision to remove damaged tissue, and reconstructs the ligament if it is partially or completely torn.

How to reach

Address
Moscow, 1st Yamskogo Polya Street, 15
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How to get

From the Belorusskaya metro station of the Zamoskvoretskaya line - exit 4 After exiting the subway, walk through the pedestrian tunnel and climb the stairs. Move towards the railway tracks, go down the stairs immediately after them and walk along the house, then turn right onto 1st Yamskoye Pole Street. At the turn to 3rd Yamsky Pole Street, cross the road at the pedestrian crossing and continue along 1st Yamsky Field Street, after a few buildings on the left you will see Olympus Clinic MARS.

Travel time

9 minutes

Landmark

Olympus Clinic MARS sign


How to get

From the Belorusskaya metro station of the Ring line - exit 2. After exiting the subway, turn left and walk to the pedestrian crossing. Cross the road through two pedestrian crossings and move along the Tverskoy overpass. Go down the stairs immediately after the railway tracks, walk along the house, then turn right onto 1st Yamskoye Pole Street. At the turn to 3rd Yamsky Pole Street, cross the road at the pedestrian crossing and continue along 1st Yamsky Field Street, after a few buildings on the left you will see Olympus Clinic MARS

Travel time

11 minutes

Landmark

Olympus Clinic MARS sign


Address
7/1 Sadovaya-Sukharevskaya str., 129090, Moscow
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From the metro station "Tsvetnoy Bulvar"

1 exit to the city, then left to the Garden Ring, at the crossing to the right, crossing the boulevard, one more crossing and at the traffic light to the left. The Olymp Clinic building is located overlooking the Garden Ring to the right of the crossing. Travel time is approximately 9 minutes. Landmark - sign Olymp Clini

From the metro station "Sukharevskaya"

Exit 3 from the metro and 640 meters straight ahead, the clinic will be on the right. Landmark - sign Olymp Clinic

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Exit 3 from the metro and 640 meters straight ahead, the clinic will be on the right. Landmark - sign Olymp Clinic

Как добраться
Address
Moscow, 125124, Chapaevsky lane, 3
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From Sokol metro station

The last car from the center: follow the signs for Exit 5. From the glass doors to the right and go to the end of the passage. Exit to the city by the steps to the left. After exiting the crossing to the street, go straight along Leningradsky Prospekt to the intersection with Chapaevsky Lane. Next, turn right (onto Chapaevsky Lane) and walk to the Triumph Palace residential complex. Entrance to the territory: through checkpoint No. 1, opposite the Vkusville store, you will need to present your passport. After passing through the checkpoint, go up the stairs to the fountain, opposite it you will see our clinic.

Travel time

10-12 minutes

From the Airport metro station

The first car from the center: follow the Exit 2-3 signs. Turn left out of the glass doors and walk to the end of the passage. After exiting the crossing to the street, go straight along Leningradsky Prospekt to the intersection with Chapaevsky Lane. Next, turn left (onto Chapaevsky Lane) and walk to the Triumph Palace residential complex. Entrance to the territory: through checkpoint No. 1, opposite the Vkusville store, you will need to present your passport. After passing through the checkpoint, go up the stairs to the fountain, opposite it you will see our clinic.

Travel time

12-15 minutes

How to get

Entry to the territory is prohibited, but there are free city parking lots around the Triumph Palace residential complex, where you can easily find a place for your car. Free parking area:

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