Shock wave therapy for athletes with jumper's knee
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This trial tests if extracorporeal shock wave therapy (a non-surgical treatment using sound waves) can help athletes with patellar tendinopathy, also known as jumper's knee. It is for people who have had pain in the patellar tendon for at least 6 months and are active in jumping sports.
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Who can take part
- Pain at the bottom of your kneecap when you squat on one leg.
- Tenderness or pain when pressing on your patellar tendon (the tendon below the kneecap).
- You have had pain in the patellar tendon from training, competition, or physical activity in the last 6 months.
- You regularly do sports or activities that involve jumping and landing.
- You are a professional or recreational athlete with a Tegner Activity score of 5 or higher (active in sports).
- Your VISA-P score (a questionnaire about knee symptoms) is less than 80 out of 100.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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