Runner's Knee & Jumper's Knee Braces

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Runner’s Knee Runners’ knee is a general term referring to a wide number of conditions that cause knee pain (this term is not exclusive to running). Any activity that requires frequent bending of the knee can cause the pain around the knee cap, swelling, grinding or popping sensation associated with runners’ knee. Learn more about this and how to treat a sore knee from running. Considering that runners’ knee actually refers to a number of conditions with causes ranging from overuse to trauma to misalignment to flat feet or weak thigh muscles, BraceAbility offers a variety of knee braces for runners and for treating runners’ knee. Jumper’s Knee Jumper’s knee is a painful condition that is especially common among athletes whose sports involve jumping, such as basketball, volleyball or track and field. It can also affect athletes whose sports involve repetitive or explosive motions of the knee. Those with jumper’s knee experience pain, inflammation and stiffness in the area just below the kneecap where the patellar tendon lies. This is because the aforementioned motions of the knee can cause small tears to the patellar tendon that connects the kneecap to the shin bone, causing the painful, performance-disrupting symptoms. If left untreated, jumper’s knee or patellar tendinitis can disrupt life outside of the court or field. Get more information about jumper’s knee . Thus, it is important to address the condition. The simplest means of treatment involve taking time off from the stressful activity and icing the affected region. Also, in terms of both treatment and prevention, it is a good idea to engage in jumper’s knee exercises and stretches. Knee Brace for Running & Jumping BraceAbility stocks a number of knee braces for running. One that many have dubbed the best knee brace for running and other types athletic activity is the Incredibrace athletic knee sleeve . Why is this one of the best knee braces for running? Well for one, this is our top-selling runner’s kne