Activity Modification and Knee Strengthening for Osgood-Schlatter Disease: A Prospective Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Osgood-Schlatter disease (OSD) affects 1 in 10 adolescents. There is a lack of evidence-based interventions, and passive approaches (eg, rest and avoidance of painful activities) are often prescribed.

Purpose

To investigate an intervention consisting of education on activity modification and knee-strengthening exercises designed for adolescents with OSD.

Study design

Case series; Level of evidence, 4.

Methods

This study included 51 adolescents (51% female; age range, 10-14 years) with OSD. The 12-week intervention consisted of an activity ladder designed to manage patellar tendon loading and pain, knee-strengthening exercises, and a gradual return to sport. The primary outcome was the global reporting of change at 12 weeks, evaluated with a 7-point L

SUBMITTER: Rathleff MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7137138 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature