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The parent's guide to Osgood–Schlatter Disease

Help calm the painful knee bump and build a stronger knee, with an evidence-informed loading framework made for growing athletes.

  • Why rest alone rarely settles Osgood–Schlatter
  • The progressive loading ladder that helps settle symptoms
  • How to keep training while symptoms settle
  • Quad and hamstring routines that support recovery
  • When the bump is normal vs when to get checked
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The parent's guide to Osgood–Schlatter Disease

An 8-page PDF: what it is, what to do this week, when to worry, and the first 5 things to change at home.

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Sound familiar?

If your young athlete is dealing with this…

A painful lump that flares with every session
Pain kneeling, squatting and going downstairs
Conflicting advice on whether to keep playing

This free guide gives you a clear, evidence-based starting point so you can take action this week, without the guesswork.

What's inside the guide

A focused, no-fluff resource you can read in 15 minutes and act on the same day.

  • Why rest alone rarely settles Osgood–Schlatter
  • The progressive loading ladder that helps settle symptoms
  • How to keep training while symptoms settle
  • Quad and hamstring routines that support recovery
  • When the bump is normal vs when to get checked
"Finally a plan built for a growing body. We knew exactly what to do, and he was working back towards full training within weeks."

Parent of an academy footballer

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References

The research and guidance we drew on when writing this guide.

  1. Arnaiz, J., Piedra, T., de Lucas, E.M., et al. (2011) 'Imaging findings of lower limb apophysitis', American Journal of Roentgenology, 196(3), pp. W316-W325.
  2. Frush, T.J. and Lindenfeld, T.N. (2009) 'Peri-epiphyseal and overuse injuries in adolescent athletes', Sports Health, 1(3), pp. 201-211.
  3. Gabbett, T.J. (2016) 'The training-injury prevention paradox: should athletes be training smarter and harder?', British Journal of Sports Medicine, 50(5), pp. 273-280.
  4. Ladenhauf, H.N., Seitlinger, G. and Green, D.W. (2020) 'Osgood-Schlatter disease: a 2020 update of a common knee condition in children', Current Opinion in Pediatrics, 32(1), pp. 107-112.
  5. Lloyd, R.S., Cronin, J.B., Faigenbaum, A.D., et al. (2016) 'National Strength and Conditioning Association position statement on long-term athletic development', Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 30(6), pp. 1491-1509.
  6. Neuhaus, C., Appenzeller-Herzog, C. and Faude, O. (2021) 'A systematic review on conservative treatment options for Osgood-Schlatter disease', Physical Therapy in Sport, 49, pp. 178-187.
  7. Peck, D.M. (1995) 'Apophyseal injuries in the young athlete', American Family Physician, 51(8), pp. 1891-1895.
  8. Rathleff, M.S., Winiarski, L., Krommes, K., et al. (2020) 'Activity modification and knee strengthening for Osgood-Schlatter disease: a prospective cohort study', Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 8(4), 2325967120911106.
  9. van Ark, M., Docking, S.I., van den Akker-Scheek, I., et al. (2016) 'Does the adolescent patellar tendon respond to 5 days of cumulative load during a volleyball tournament?', Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 26(2), pp. 189-196.