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Classification of Jumper's Knee.

 

Stage 1 Pain after sport.
Stage 2 Pain at beginning, disappears with warm-up, reappears with fatigue.
Stage 3 Pain at rest, worsens with activity, unable to participate.
Stage 4 Patellar tendon rupture.

 

Stanish's Classification of Jumper's Knee.

Level 1 No pain.
Level 2 Pain with extreme exertion only.
Level 3 Pain during and 1-2 hours after exertion.
Level 4 Pain during any athletic activity and 4 to 6 hours after; performance diminished.
Level 5 Pain immediately after the beginning of sports activity; withdrawal from activity.
Level 6 Pain during daily activities; inability to participate in any sports.
 

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