What to notice
Rebounds, lay-up drills and added gym jumps all belong in the same training discussion. A painful knee is not automatically explained by tight quadriceps or a particular landing style.
Practical next steps
- Reduce the jump drill that provokes symptoms instead of testing it repeatedly.
- Bring your recent court and leg-training schedule to an assessment.
- Return to demanding jumps through a plan appropriate to the cause, if an injury is diagnosed.
When to get help
Seek urgent assessment for a badly swollen or deformed knee, inability to bear weight, locking or giving way. A hot, red knee with fever also needs urgent care.