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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