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A member asked about a 16-year-old female:
Osgood schlatter both knees. rice, less running, ion patches has limited affect on pain when running. dry needling was recommended ? suggestions?
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Dr. Chuck Shafferanswered
Bariatrics 35 years experience
See below: A physical therapist can teach you exercises to stretch the thigh's quadriceps and hamstrings, which may help reduce the tension on the spot where the kneecap's tendon attaches to the shinbone. Strengthening exercises for the quadriceps can help stabilize the knee joint.Osgood-schlatter disease usually gets better without formal treatment. Symptoms typically disappear after your bones stop growing.
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Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Osgood schlatter: The best approach is to rest the knees.By the end of six months no medication or other procedures will be necessary.
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I had the same diagnosis when I was 12 years old which was 50 years ago and I did no sports for 6 months and am fine today.
Sep 16, 2013
Dr. Warren Strudwick commented
Sports Medicine 32 years experience
The pain from OGS is due to growth plate inflammation. Ice, NSAIDS, and rest are best. Dry needling may lead to closure of the plate.
Sep 16, 2013
Dr. Warren Strudwick commented
Sports Medicine 32 years experience
The pain from OGS does not usually resolve completely until the growth plate (apophysis) fuses. It may remain tender even for years later. Get to know your knee. Manage your discomfort
Sep 20, 2013
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Regarding : Dry needling. I would suggest seeing an acupuncturist who has knowledge of many techniques rather then just limiting to dry needling.
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