In2010, MiamiHeatplayerDwayne Wadewasavictim ofthisinjury. PatelaTendinitis
Patelatendinitis, commonlyknownas jumper’ sknee, iscaused when thepatela tendonlocatedbelowthekneecapsufersan injuryduetorepetitivejumpingmovements. Somesymptomsincludeinflammationand thickening ofthetendon, pain below the knee, andsorenes. Itisrecommendedthat athleteswhoinjuretheirpatelatendonwear akneesupport. Additionaly, athletesshould visita sportsinjury specialistbefore the injurybecomesoneofseriousconcern.
In2007, GrizzliesplayerMikeMilerwas avictim ofthisinjury.
Althoughsomeinjuriesareinevitable, manyinjuriescanbeavoidedbytakingpreventativemeasures. Basketbalplayerscan avoidinjurybydevelopingahabitofwarming-up. Anefectivewarm-upshouldincrease heartrate, body temperature, and muscle elasticity. Additionaly, basketbal players shouldensurethattheystretch aftereach warm-up. Othermeasuresincludeplyometric trainingtoenhancestrengthandpower, conditioningtodelayfatigue, andwearingprotectiveequipmentsuchaskneeandelbow pads.
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