The first "Jordan-less" N.B.A. season is drawing to a close since Mr. Michael Jordan announced his retirement from basketball. During the coming weeks of the off-season, many athletes will be trying to get into shape for the upcoming 1999-2000 season. With the inconsistent amount of time spent training & playing, many players will not be at the very best and this may cause tendentious & injuries to many joints. The best way to prevent these types of stress-injuries is to ice down after practices. 20 minutes of icing can prevent a season of discomfort. "Like Mike", some players will commit toward preparation for the upcoming season, and they will be well ahead of the game. One example of this- is Scottie Pippen.

Patella Tendentious is a traumatic inflammation of the tendon located below the kneecap. This occurs most often in jumping or climbing sports, which can cause an incomplete tear of the tendon. Usually, the only symptom is pain localized to the top of the bone just below the kneecaps. There to usually in no swelling present and an X-ray will show nothing abnormal.

Your best treatment is to support the knee with a neoprene or elastic bandages and to get more arch support from your shoe to reduce the stress placed on the tendon. Use ice after physical activities to reduce & prevent swelling, and heat before exercise to maintain muscle flexibility. We use a great product that does both, called WRAPZ. Take aspirin or ibuprofen to reduce discomfort and use shoes with enhanced support & control.

Check out the A.T.T.A.C.K. ATHLETICS "Trainer’s Table" every month for updates on Michael and other players and different ways to improve your physical and mental ability as an athlete and person. Even the best athletes can get better. For more information, you can contact us at www.attackathletics.com.

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