Jumper's Knee: Stopping the Pain Below the Kneecap

Do you feel a sharp pain just below your kneecap when you squat, jump, or walk downstairs? This is classic Patellar Tendinopathy, often called Jumper's Knee.

It is common among East Auckland netballers, basketballers, and gym-goers. It occurs when the load placed on the knee exceeds the tendon's ability to cope.

Why Is It So Stubborn?

The Patellar tendon is thick and robust. Once it enters a chronic pain cycle, simple massage often isn't deep enough to stimulate a change in the tissue structure.

Shockwave: Deep Impact for Recovery

Radial Shockwave Therapy is ideal for this condition because it can penetrate deep into the tendon attachment.

• Pain Relief: It interacts with "Substance P" (a pain transmitter) to lower pain levels, allowing you to move better.

• Tissue Regeneration: It kickstarts the remodeling phase of the tendon.

Combine with Strength

At Velca, we use Shockwave to open a "window of opportunity" where pain is lower, allowing us to guide you through the strengthening exercises that provide the long-term cure.