Adults and Osgood-Schlatter Disease: What You Need to Know
Although Osgood-Schlatter Disease (OSD) is typically associated with adolescence and growth spurts, it is rare among adults. The good news is that OSD tends to resolve itself once a person has stopped growing, usually between the ages of 14 and 18. It is not uncommon for adults with OSD to only have one affected knee and experience minimal pain.
If you are an adult with OSD, it is likely that you developed the condition during childhood. Those who had OSD in their younger years are more prone to experiencing recurring symptoms as adults. In fact, around 10% of individuals with Osgood-Schlatters continue to have some symptoms into adulthood.
Just like children, adults can also develop OSD if they engage in repetitive physical activities or sports. It is important for adults to be aware of this possibility and take necessary precautions to prevent the onset or aggravation of the condition.
Stretching Exercises for OSD Treatment
Stretching plays a crucial role in the treatment of Osgood-Schlatter disease (OSD) for both adults and children. It is important to stretch your muscles before and after engaging in physically demanding activities. By incorporating stretching into your OSD treatment, you can effectively reduce tension in the patella tendon attachment to the shin and stabilize the knee joint.
One of the key areas to focus on during stretching exercises for OSD is the quadriceps and hamstring muscles. By engaging in physical therapy exercises that target these muscle groups, you can strengthen them, which in turn can help alleviate OSD symptoms. Additionally, stretching the iliotibial band is also recommended as part of your OSD treatment routine.