What is Osgood Schlatters Disease
Title:
What is Osgood Schlatters Disease?
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354
Summary:
As a dancer goes through any period of growth, some pain and stiffness may be noticeable. Unfo
Keywords:
Knee pain, growth pains, Osgood Schlatters Disease, Dance, Ballet, Lisa Howell, growing pains,
Article Body:
The way some muscles attaches into the growth plates of your bones can cause problems if you a
If you have pain below the knee cap, and you think it may be the growth plates, it may be a sy
The tendon that attaches the patella (knee cap) to the tibia (shin bone) is called the patella
Things you can do to reduce the amount of pain and pulling include
Gentle stretching of the Quadriceps
Strengthening your buttock muscles to reduce the load on the Quads
Taping techniques to redistribute the load going through the tendon
Strengthening other muscles around the hips so not as much strain goes through your knees.
Icing the tendon after exercise, on a gentle stretch, to reduce the inflammation.
If you are having more random pains, more at night, and the pain is above the knee joint, it m
Use Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation to settle any sudden increases in pain.
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What is Osgood Schlatters Disease?
Word Count:
354
Summary:
As a dancer goes through any period of growth, some pain and stiffness may be noticeable. Unfo
Keywords:
Knee pain, growth pains, Osgood Schlatters Disease, Dance, Ballet, Lisa Howell, growing pains,
Article Body:
The way some muscles attaches into the growth plates of your bones can cause problems if you a
If you have pain below the knee cap, and you think it may be the growth plates, it may be a sy
The tendon that attaches the patella (knee cap) to the tibia (shin bone) is called the patella
Things you can do to reduce the amount of pain and pulling include
Gentle stretching of the Quadriceps
Strengthening your buttock muscles to reduce the load on the Quads
Taping techniques to redistribute the load going through the tendon
Strengthening other muscles around the hips so not as much strain goes through your knees.
Icing the tendon after exercise, on a gentle stretch, to reduce the inflammation.
If you are having more random pains, more at night, and the pain is above the knee joint, it m
Use Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation to settle any sudden increases in pain.
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