Unfortunately it can get aggrevated even into our old age LOL...a Dr. friend of mine has the same issue and he had his kinesio taped and he swears by it. Find a PT that is kinesio tape certified. Also, quad stretches help...I found the following info on a sight which I thought may be helpfulEmergency Department Care: No prospective, interventional studies evaluating the treatment of OS disease, including the recommended conservative treatments (ice, analgesics, activity restriction, stretching, strengthening, or anti-inflammatory medications), are available.
Once the diagnosis is made and other pathologies are ruled out, the patient may be discharged with primary care or orthopedic referral. Therapy is conservative.
Initial treatment includes the application of ice for 20 minutes every 2-4 hours.
Analgesics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) may be given for pain relief and reduction of local inflammation.
Inform the patient to avoid pain-producing activities (eg, sports that involve excess amounts of jumping).
Use of a knee immobilizer for a few days may improve compliance, especially in more severe cases. Pads or braces also can be used for support.
Once the acute symptoms have abated, quadriceps-stretching exercises, including hip extension for a complete stretch of the extensor mechanism, may be performed to reduce tension on the tibial tubercle. Stretching exercises for the hamstrings, which are commonly tight, may also be performed.
Consultations: Refractory cases unresponsive to conservative treatment should be referred to an orthopedist for possible surgical intervention. However, surgery is rarely needed.
Posted By M. Scott PT on January 18, 2006 at 23:44:17:
In Reply to: Osgood Schlatters
posted by Norman Hughes on January 17, 2006 at 23:24:28:
