Effect of Activity Modification and Exercises in Young Adolescents With Osgood Schlatter Disease.

Effect of Activity Modification and Exercises in Young Adolescents With Osgood Schlatter Disease.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of activity modification, exercises and a gradual return to sport in adolescents (age 10-14) with Osgood Schlatter disease. The primary outcome is self-reported recovery on a 7-point Likert scale at 3 months. Secondary endpoints include 4 and 8 weeks and 6 and 12 months after inclusion into the project. The adolescents will be recruited from primary schools, general practitioners and through online advertising on Facebook.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 10-14 years of age
• Pain at tuberositas patellae during two or more of the following activities: Sitting with a bent knee, squatting, running, jumping or stair ambulation
• Pain during palpation of tuberositas patellae
• Knee pain for 6 weeks or more

Exclusion Criteria:

• Other knee conditions that may manifest as anterior knee pain (Patellofemoral pain, iliotibial band syndrome, sinding-larson-johanson disease).
• Previous surgery
• Pain from the hip or back that interferes with activities of daily living.
• Habitual patella luxations
• Clinical suspicion of meniscal lesion