jumper's knee?

Parisian · 08-08-2006, 05:08 AM

A few months back I purchased a pair of "Jump Soles", they are shoes that velcro over your shoes, designed to work your twitch fiber muscles resulting in your muscles acting faster. Jump higher, Run faster, Increase foot speed, ect. Well I used them for the 8 week program and I have gained a 5 inch higher vertical jump. Now that the program is done I try to squat and work out and i get a deep pain in my knee's and I cant do it. when i sit in one spot for a long period of time (car) my knees hurt very badly. I asked a few people in the gym and they said that theyve hurd of it and its called jumper's knee. Is there anyway for me no get rid of this pain and be able to leg workouts? Any help at all would be greatly appreciated !!! this is my first thread im kinda new to this site, i lived by sholiz before he moved.

**NYCmitch25** · 08-09-2006, 01:25 AM

doesnt really sound like Patellar tendinitis it could be pains do to your body growing (the knee itself-which is common). are you a young teen? hyour missing a very important factor... is it painful during physical activity? that would not normal symptoms just sitting in a car. Is the pain directly below the knee cap? if no then not jumpers knee...you could always get it checked out by the doc.

Parisian · 08-09-2006, 04:17 AM

Yea the pain is right under my knee cap! lol it feels good when i push in on the bottom

~~Fresch~~ · 09-29-2006, 12:30 PM

Patella maltracking syndrome by the sounds of it, caused by the kneecap (patella) not quite running up and down the groove in the femur (thigh bone) when you do activity. This causes a mild inflammation of the cartilage (stuff that lines the bones). When you sit for a while, the kneecap is compressed against the thighbone, and the two inflamed cartilage surfaces are pressed together, so it hurts.

This is known as movie-goers knee.

It is a common problem when you have feet that over-pronate (roll in too much) as it causes the leg to be in a poor alignment and the patella to be pulled out of its groove.

Things like squats that really press the patella and femur together can also be painful!!

Noting that you had a change of footwear of sorts and a change of exercsie may give some indication as to why you now have this problem.

Mostly, the problem can be solved by a few simple things:
1. stretch your quads and hamstring muscles more
2. stretch the ITB (band that runs down the side of the leg on the outside) more
3. ensure you have footwear that does not let your foot roll in too much with activity

If these simple strategies don't work, more thorough examination and treatment is required by a Physio!

Mostly it is a problem that can be fixed fairly readily and settles down and goes away.

Parisian · 10-01-2006, 07:31 PM

wow thanks that really helps... i go to the doctors thursday so ill see what kind of anwser i get there

Jdub · 10-02-2006, 04:20 PM

Jump soles havent worked to well for me, they have helped but i was hoping for something more.

Jdub

Parisian · 10-14-2006, 06:45 AM

yea it worked for me, but at the cost of pain lol

**NYCmitch25** · 10-14-2006, 12:30 PM

what was wrong with you? if its below the kneee NOT under i wrote the correct response, if not hte other guy is right... are you 16 it could be growing pains.

Parisian · 12-27-2006, 05:49 AM

I went to a physical theopist and my knee cap jets out side ways when i bend em so they tape them and im doing workouts for it.. it feels way better

**bubba g** · 12-27-2006, 05:52 PM

Jimmy doesn't like those. Jimmy thinks they are bad for Jimmys knees..

08-08-2006, 05:08 AM	#1
Parisian New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: escanaba, MI Posts: 13 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	jumper's knee? A few months back I purchased a pair of "Jump Soles", they are shoes that velcro over your shoes, designed to work your twitch fiber muscles resulting in your muscles acting faster. Jump higher, Run faster, Increase foot speed, ect. Well I used them for the 8 week program and I have gained a 5 inch higher vertical jump. Now that the program is done I try to squat and work out and i get a deep pain in my knee's and I cant do it. when i sit in one spot for a long period of time (car) my knees hurt very badly. I asked a few people in the gym and they said that theyve hurd of it and its called jumper's knee. Is there anyway for me no get rid of this pain and be able to leg workouts? Any help at all would be greatly appreciated !!! this is my first thread im kinda new to this site, i lived by sholiz before he moved.

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08-09-2006, 01:25 AM	#2
NYCmitch25 Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New York Posts: 1,086 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 50	doesnt really sound like Patellar tendinitis it could be pains do to your body growing (the knee itself-which is common). are you a young teen? hyour missing a very important factor... is it painful during physical activity? that would not normal symptoms just sitting in a car. Is the pain directly below the knee cap? if no then not jumpers knee...you could always get it checked out by the doc.

08-09-2006, 04:17 AM	#3
Parisian New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: escanaba, MI Posts: 13 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Yea the pain is right under my knee cap! lol it feels good when i push in on the bottom

09-29-2006, 12:30 PM	#4
~~Fresch~~ Banned Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 195 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Patella maltracking syndrome by the sounds of it, caused by the kneecap (patella) not quite running up and down the groove in the femur (thigh bone) when you do activity. This causes a mild inflammation of the cartilage (stuff that lines the bones). When you sit for a while, the kneecap is compressed against the thighbone, and the two inflamed cartilage surfaces are pressed together, so it hurts. This is known as movie-goers knee. It is a common problem when you have feet that over-pronate (roll in too much) as it causes the leg to be in a poor alignment and the patella to be pulled out of its groove. Things like squats that really press the patella and femur together can also be painful!! Noting that you had a change of footwear of sorts and a change of exercsie may give some indication as to why you now have this problem. Mostly, the problem can be solved by a few simple things: 1. stretch your quads and hamstring muscles more 2. stretch the ITB (band that runs down the side of the leg on the outside) more 3. ensure you have footwear that does not let your foot roll in too much with activity If these simple strategies don't work, more thorough examination and treatment is required by a Physio! Mostly it is a problem that can be fixed fairly readily and settles down and goes away.

10-01-2006, 07:31 PM	#5
Parisian New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: escanaba, MI Posts: 13 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	wow thanks that really helps... i go to the doctors thursday so ill see what kind of anwser i get there

10-02-2006, 04:20 PM	#6
Jdub Amateur Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 71 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 3	Jump soles havent worked to well for me, they have helped but i was hoping for something more. Jdub

10-14-2006, 06:45 AM	#7
Parisian New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: escanaba, MI Posts: 13 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	yea it worked for me, but at the cost of pain lol

10-14-2006, 12:30 PM	#8
NYCmitch25 Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New York Posts: 1,086 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 50	what was wrong with you? if its below the kneee NOT under i wrote the correct response, if not hte other guy is right... are you 16 it could be growing pains.

12-27-2006, 05:49 AM	#9
Parisian New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: escanaba, MI Posts: 13 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	I went to a physical theopist and my knee cap jets out side ways when i bend em so they tape them and im doing workouts for it.. it feels way better

12-27-2006, 05:52 PM	#10
bubba g Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,925 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 176	Jimmy doesn't like those. Jimmy thinks they are bad for Jimmys knees..