If the large muscles in the thigh (quadriceps) are inflexible due to disuse or lack of stretching before exercise or if these muscles are overused, they can cause inflammation of the knee tendons (patellar tendinitis), or "jumper's knee." Muscle imbalances, in which one group of muscles is...
Kelly Bennett, MD Carlos Loya, MD Jacob Reddick, MD Department of Family and Community Medicine Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine Lubbock, TXdoi:10.1097/ebp.0000000000000403Matthew HawksWyatt MaloyOvid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)Evidence-Based Practice...
Hopping can lead to ankle strains, while jumping is often linked to knee and back injuries. 4 Are there any age restrictions for engaging in hopping or jumping activities? No specific age restrictions, but both should be performed considering one's physical condition and capabilities. 4 Which mu...