The Three Types Of Knee Pain Jumpers Get

Introduction to Jumping Injuries00:00:00

Jumping is one of the most intense physical activities, often leading to overuse issues in the hips, knees, and ankles. Recognizing the specific type of injury is crucial because using the wrong treatment can exacerbate the pain.

Tendon Pain00:02:05

Tendon pain usually stems from rapid increases in training load. Treatment involves removing the aggravating factor, incorporating isometrics, and slowly progressing to heavy slow resistance training and plyometrics, using pain levels as a guide.

Chondromalacia (Patellofemoral Pain)00:02:58

PFP involves sharp pain behind or above the kneecap caused by cartilage wear. The key to recovery is avoiding the specific range of motion that causes pain while training hard in other ranges, and using an alternating-day training schedule.

Meniscus Pain00:04:44

Meniscus pain is typically characterized by pressure deep inside the knee during deep squats. The primary treatment is to avoid deep squatting and movements that compress the knee joint.

Conclusion and Professional Support00:05:10

The speaker advises seeking professional medical diagnosis for any lingering knee issues and introduces their coaching program at THP Strength to help athletes create custom rehabilitation and training plans.