Jumper’s Knee Physio in Bunbury

Effective Relief for Patella Tendinopathy & Sports Knee Pain

s pain just below your kneecap stopping you from jumping, squatting, or pushing your limits during training? You might have Jumper’s Knee, a common overuse injury in active people.

At Spine & Sports Physiotherapy Bunbury, we specialise in treating Patella Tendinopathy (Jumper’s Knee) with proven rehab techniques that reduce pain, restore strength, and keep you active.

What is Jumper’s Knee?

Patella Tendinopathy—commonly called Jumper’s Knee—is a chronic overuse injury of the patellar tendon, located just below your kneecap. It occurs when the tendon is repeatedly overloaded, particularly with high-impact movements like jumping, sprinting, and squatting.

Despite its older name “patella tendonitis,” this condition is not caused by inflammation, but by degeneration of the tendon from repeated micro-strain without proper recovery.

Jumper’s Knee Symptoms

• • Pain at the front of the knee, just below the kneecap

  • Tenderness to touch over the tendon

  • Worsens with jumping, squats, step-ups, or lunges

  • Morning stiffness or aching after inactivity

  • Possible swelling around the tendon

  • Gradual onset often linked to increased activity or training load

  Left untreated, this injury can become persistent, impacting your ability to play sport, train at full intensity, or even climb stairs pain-free.

What Causes Patella Tendinopathy?

• A sudden increase in training intensity or frequency

• Jumping or landing on hard surfaces

• Poor flexibility in the lower limbs

• Weakness or imbalance in the quadriceps and glutes

• Hip instability or lack of core strength

• Poor foot biomechanics (e.g., overpronation or flat feet)

• Inappropriate or unsupportive footwear