Way back in grade 8 I remember hyperextending my knee and going to a multitude of doctors, physio and sports doctors and being diagnosed with this. Im 21 now and I still have knee problems. Ice helps a little bit and so does IB profin but I sometimes have to stop in the middle of a weight workout or even speed workout, and I dont feel the “bounce” I think I should have because of this. What I want to know does anyone know any other forms of treatment for this other then RICE? So far Ive just been iceing and running through the pain but If I could do all my workouts pain free and with good return off the ground rather then 10% I think I would be much better off.
Some of it might be related to chronic tension in the quadriceps, which is putting excessive pressure on the knee cap through the patellar tendon. How much stretching and massage do your quads get?
not a ton to be honest. I dont know any real good stretches for the quad other then the classic pull your ankle up to your butt stretch. Ive been getting better with the massage though.
You might want to try using a biofoam roller to help loosen the quads.
My brother was diagnosed with the same condition - he did a couple of specific light resistance exercises everyday that helped. They kept him symptom free, as long as he did them. I don’t know exactly what they were but i’m sure a physiotherapist could tell you, or the next time i talk to my brother i can ask.
yeah that would be great if you could let me know what a few are, I already do a couple physio with my gym workout so i could add a couple more.
I had the exact same thing but I was 14 years old. We tried everything but it still would bother me. I ended up having arthoscopic surgery from a good surgeon (chicago white sox former surgeon) and it elimated the whole thing. I have’nt had a problem with my right knee ever since
Canspeed,
I want to preface my comments by telling you that I’m only a physical therapy student.
Osgood-Schlatter Disease is usually a self-limiting condition found in teenage boys & girls. It occurs in skeletally immature individuals and is associated with repetitive knee flexion activities. So, the hyperextension mechanism of injury you mention struck me as odd.
While RICE, 'anti-inflammatories’, ‘quad’ stretching and activity restrictions are typically performed during the early stages of this condition, it sounds like what you describe is more chronic in nature & therefore doesn’t necessarily mean inflammation is the underlying culprit.
You didn’t mention the quality of the pain you’re experiencing, if your knees constantly hurt but only become worse with activity, other injuries, current training habits, etc.
Technique stress including improper running mechanics, squatting, lunging or ‘overtraining’ are possible contributors as well. Furthermore, it’s not unusual for injuries to other areas of the body such as the low back to refer pain to the knee. As such, trying to treat the knee may be addressing the symptom rather than the underlying cause or origin of the problem.
So, treatment suggestions are difficult to make here. I’d suggest consulting with a sports physical therapist or physiotherapist who’d understand your past history, exercise habits & goals for a proper evaluation & treatment advice.