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Jumper's knee

Pain at the front of the knee just below the kneecap, common in jumping sports.

By Andrew Ellis, AHPRA registered physiotherapist · Reviewed July 2026

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The condition

What it is

Patellar tendinopathy, or jumper's knee, is irritation of the tendon just below the kneecap. It is common in sports with jumping and landing, and causes pain at the front of the knee that often warms up with activity but is sore afterward.

Signs

Signs and symptoms

Everyone is different, but these are common with jumper's knee. You may have some and not others.

Pain just below the kneecapWorse with jumping or landingSore after sport, not always duringTender on the tendonPain on stairs or squattingStiffness after sitting
Treatment

How physiotherapy helps

Tendons need graded loading to recover. We confirm the diagnosis, settle the irritation, then build a progressive strengthening program for the tendon and the muscles around the knee. We manage your training load so the tendon can rebuild without constant flare ups.

  • Knee and tendon assessment
  • Progressive tendon loading
  • Strength through the thigh and hip
  • Training load management
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Physiotherapy for Jumper's knee at PACT Physio & Rehab in Miranda, NSW
Treatment options

How we treat it

The right mix depends on your assessment. These are the services we most often draw on for this.

Exercise and rehabilitation | PACT Physio Miranda

Exercise and rehabilitation

Tailored programs to rebuild mobility, strength and confidence in the movements that matter to you.

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 Sports injury physiotherapy | PACT Physio Miranda

Sports injury physiotherapy

Physiotherapy to treat your sports injury and get you back to training and competing, with the strength and control to stay there.

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 Trigger point dry needling | PACT Physio Miranda

Trigger point dry needling

Fine needles into trigger points to release muscle tension and ease referred pain. A core focus at PACT.

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Fees and rebates

What you will actually pay

The full fee is $165 for an initial visit and $142 for a follow up, and every appointment is a full, unhurried session with the time to work through complex, persistent problems. Once your cover is applied, here is what you actually pay.

Full fee, no cover
Initial · 60 min $165
Follow up · 40 min $142

Before any rebate. Private paying is welcome, and your fee buys the whole session, never a rushed 20 minutes.

$165
$142
Initial
Follow up
With a Medicare plan
Initial $103.20
Follow up $80.20

A GP Chronic Disease Management referral rebates $61.80 on every visit, up to 5 a year.

$103.20
$80.20
Initial
Follow up
With private health extras
Initial $60 to $100
Follow up $40 to $80

The usual out of pocket once you claim on the spot, depending on your level of cover.

$60 to $100
$40 to $80
Initial
Follow up
Workers comp & CTP
No out of pocket
Initial $0
Follow up $0

Nothing for you to pay at any visit. Accepted workers compensation and CTP motor accident claims are billed straight to your insurer, and we handle the paperwork.

$0
$0
Initial
Follow up

The bars compare what an initial and a follow up visit cost you on each pathway.

See full fees and rebates. Telehealth with PACT Virtual Care is charged at the same rates, Australia wide.

Related injuries

Other problems we help with

Pain rarely sits in one neat box. These are commonly linked, and we treat them all.

Kneecap pain (runner's knee) Knee osteoarthritis Calf strains Meniscus injury All injuries we treat →
Frequently asked questions

Good to know before you book

Should I rest until the pain goes?
Usually not. Tendons tend to do better with the right loading than with rest alone. We find the level your tendon can handle and build from there.
How much will it cost?
Initial physiotherapy is $165 for 60 minutes and follow ups are $142 for 40 minutes. Approved workers comp and CTP appointments are billed directly to the insurer.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed to book privately. Referrals are required for Medicare Chronic Disease Management plans and most claim pathways.
Can it be managed by telehealth?
Many problems can be assessed and guided well by telehealth through PACT Virtual Care, with hands on treatment added at the Miranda clinic when it helps.

Sources and further reading

Written and reviewed by Andrew Ellis, AHPRA registered physiotherapist. Last reviewed July 2026.

This page is general information about jumper's knee, not a diagnosis or a substitute for an assessment. If you are concerned about your symptoms, book an appointment or see your GP.

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