Osgood Schlatter’s is an overuse injury of the knee that causes a painful bump and swelling on the shinbone below the knee.

Most commonly seen in kids during their pre-adolescent growth spurt

• Ages 10 to 13 for girls

• Ages 12 to 14 for boys

During this growth phase a child’s bones are typically growing faster than the muscles and tendons caused the muscles and tendons to become tight

This condition is caused by a repetitive pull of the patellar tendon (area below the knee where the tendon attaches)

Commonly seen in sports/activities that require: running, jumping or going up and down a lot of stairs

Common in athletes involved in football, soccer, basketball, gymnastics or ballet

Tight quadriceps (front thigh) muscles or tight hamstrings (back thigh) muscles increase the likelihood of Osgood Schlatters Disease

Signs/Symptoms:

• Tenderness below the knee

• Swelling below the knee

• Limping (worsens after activity)