Osgood-Schlatter Disease
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The Secret to Curing Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Today I'm going to lift the lid how to cure Osgood-Schlatter disease in a matter of days.
We have been quickly and quietly fixing this serious and painful problem for over a decade. Time and time again we have defied conventional wisdom, and rapidly put young athletes back on the court or field pain free while they are still in the middle of a growth spurt. It is one of the simplest and best things we do at Core Advantage.
We think this is a really big deal, but until recently we didn't realise HOW big a deal. More and more promising young athlete's dreams are being shattered because the standard treatment is just not working. By writing this article I hope we can help…
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Kids’ Knee Pain: Is It Osgood-Schlatter Disease?
Although it sounds scary because of the word “disease,” Osgood-Schlatter is one of the most common causes of knee pain in adolescents. It’s an overuse injury that tends to pop up in active adolescents, usually between the ages of 10 and 15.
Living with OSD
We realized that living with OSD can be extremely frustrating, and symptoms can last up to 24 months or longer.
Osgood Schlatter Disease in Adults: Tips, Exercises & Treatment
The good news is that Osgood-Schlatter disease, commonly referred to as the growing pains of your knees, usually goes away after you’ve stopped growing, usually between 14 and 18 years old. Therefore, this disease is rare among adults but not unheard of! Luckily, adults with Osgood-Schlatter disease normally only have one affected knee and don’t experience too much pain.
The Scoop on Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Osgood-Schlatter Disease is not really a disease—it's a condition in which the tibial apophysis is inflamed due to traction by the patellar tendon.
The Truth Behind Osgood Schlatter
A quick search on Google and a wide variety of discussion pops up regarding OSD. It is an easily identifiable issue with many suggestions regarding treatment. Many of those treatments will end in frustration and wasted money... If you or your child suffers from OSD, stop addressing symptoms and start addressing causation.
Youth with knee pain? It could be Osgood Schlatter disease
Unfortunately, it is difficult to predict who will develop Osgood Schlatter disease, and it is equally as difficult to prevent its onset. The best thing an athlete can do is maintain good flexibility (particularly the quadriceps) and balanced lower body strength.
The Secret to Curing Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Today I'm going to lift the lid how to cure Osgood-Schlatter disease in a matter of days.
Osgood Schlatters: The Strickland Protocol
The Strickland Protocol: An Osgood Schlatter’s Disease Treatment which cures in an average of 3 weeks
The Physio Company
The issue with Osgood-Schlatter disease can largely be attributed to Patellar Tendon pulling on the Tibial Tubercle. This of course is most likely to happen during periods of sudden growth, when the growth plates expand at a rate faster than the Patellar is capable of keeping up with. If this is coupled with vigorous exercise, the Patellar will pull more frequently and with more force. All of this pulls the Tibial Tubercle, which causes it to become inflamed.
HuffPost
Osgood-Schlatter Disease is a self-limiting disease. It occurs with an increased demand on the immature skeleton and it is resolved when the patient stops growing, around age 14 for girls and around age 16 for boys. Prominence of the lump may persist.
KidsHealth
Osgood-Schlatter (say: OZ-good SHLAW-ter) disease is one of the most common causes of knee pain in kids who play sports. Usually only one knee is affected, but both can be.
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