20 Oct 😬Is your child complaining of knee pain after playing sports 😳 Been told that its just growing pains because your child’s knee pain comes and goes 🤔Does your child have Osgood-Schlatter disease?

Osgood-Schlatter disease, also known as Osgood-Schlatter syndrome, primarily affects adolescents, typically between the ages of 10 and 15, although it can occur in individuals as old as 18. The condition is more common in boys than in girls, and it often coincides with growth spurts during puberty. During this period, bones, muscles, and tendons are growing at different rates, leading to an increased risk of stress and tension on the patellar tendon resulting in inflammation of the patellar tendon.

Common symptoms of Osgood-Schlatter disease include:
😖1. Pain and swelling just below the kneecap
This is usually aggravated by activities that involve running, jumping, or kneeling.
😖2. Tenderness to touch
The affected area may be sensitive to pressure.
😖3. Enlargement or bump below the kneecap
A visible bump or lump may develop due to inflammation at the site of the patellar tendon insertion.

Here At My Favourite Physio, our Expert Paediatric Physiotherapists manage Osgood-Schlatter disease by using:
😊1. Low Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound to reduce the inflammation in the patella tendon.
😊2. Radial Shockwave Therapy to reduce muscle tightness in the quadriceps muscles reducing the tension on the patella tension.
😊3. K-Taping to support the knee joint and reduce tension on the patella tendon.
😊4. Rest from all aggravating activities.
😊5. Regular icing at home to reduce swelling and pain in the patella tendon.

If your child is complaining of knee that comes and goes, reach out to My Favourite Physio on 📱(02) 9790 4233 or DM us @myfavouritephysio to speak to one of our Expert Paediatric Physiotherapists 🤓today!

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