Avoid weight lifting / weight machines. Gentle stretching of the quadriceps muscles (standing, pull knee back by the ankle or kneel on involved knee - use pillow for comfort - with uninvolved foot in front and lunge slightly forward).
Avoid excessive exercise. Soccer, running, jumping sports overuse the patella tendon. Limiting practice and length of play will allow for exercise but avoid worsening the condition.
Ice massage works great for Osgood Schlatters. Freeze a dixie cup of water. Tear off edge of dixie cup to expose about 1 inch of the ice. Rub the patella tendon insertion (location of the Osgood Schlatters) for 5 minutes. You can repeat this several times a day.
2006-07-15 19:07:49
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answered by realove336 5
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Moderation is key to dealing with Osgood schlatter. Excercise that is low-impact is better and causes less pain.
I was diagnosed with Osgood as a kid and the pain went away eventually without any special treatments. I did however, refrain from ardous sports, and let pain guide me in my choices.
2006-07-19 17:56:05
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answered by Anonymous
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THe best thing to do is stretching, yoga and pilates might also help but you can't overwork it.
remember the pneumonic RICE for your treatments after exercise
R=Rest the knee from the painful activity.
I=Ice the affected area for 20 minutes, 3 times a day.
C=Compress the painful area with an elastic bandage.
E=Elevate the leg.
2006-07-09 05:44:17
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answered by GVD 5
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medicgvd knows what he's talking about
lots of good stretching and exercise will help, but don't over-do it
make sure to wear supportive shoes too..and the RICE treatment really works
good luck =]
2006-07-09 12:44:53
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answered by sun kissed 08 2
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