Any advice? DD did physical therapy and summer soccer to get back into shape. Still can't play a full game though. Have a knee brace and Spider Tech/kinetic tape. Any other ideas? Thx.
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My son was just diagnosed. The only other advice the doctor had was to ice it and use ibuprofen, both to keep the inflammation down. He also said it could be gone in 6 months. Let's hope our kids don't have it for long! -
Two of my kids had this. Unfortunately, they just had to play through it. Ice helped. The doctor said a brace really didn't do anything. My daughter had it for 6 months. My son for a little over a year. Good luck.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Similar - they basically have to grow out of it. Lots of ice after playing and ibuprofen. Also exercises that stretch the quads and a muscle roller on the lower quads. However monitor your player - it's one thing to play through some discomfort but it shouldn't be truly painful. Sometimes they should sit.
The straps that go just below the knee? Not sure they help but they're really cheap on amazon and one of my kids said it did help - probably psychological but not harm no foulComment
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I had that issue from a young age all the way through high school. What the trainers told me to do is get Dixie cups (small) and fill them with water and freeze them. They instructed me to give myself is massages every night to just help with the inflammation. I guess at some point in college I grow out of it but I still have the bumps under my knee. I always its a question of how much or what your pain tolerance is. I think all that tape and bands are bogus and only time is going to heal or get them through until they grow out of it.Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
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My brother had it. Orthotics made a big difference.Comment
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My daughter has battled with OS. Several things that make a difference:
- Try to take some time off, even if it is only a few days... But more time off is better.
- Put Dr Scholls insoles (like the Active Series, something with a heal cushion and arch support)
- Take Advil before practice
- Ice right after practice
- Massage. This is basically massaging the Quads from the top (hip) down to just above the knee. Use the palm of your hand, with a downward stroke down the quad. This lengthens the muscles, releasing the pull that is has on the tendon (what causes the pain). Apply as hard as they can take it. Only need to be for about 2-minutes. Do this everyday.
- Once the flair up of pain subsides, your kid needs to begin a daily stretching routine. Stretch both hammies and quads. You may want to throw in ACL prevention exercises too.
- My daughter has used KT Tape and Chopats. I'm not sure how much they have helped. A think a little bit.
They need to keep stretching even when they feel better. They also may need to continue the massage, especially before a game or practice.
Good luck.Comment
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Another thing that helps is compression shorts. The OS is usually worse if her muscles are cold and tight.Comment
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We took our DD to NYC Langone Urgent Care Center n the city after our kid was taken out by an opposing player. They always have an ortho in call. While we we're waiting for the x-rays to come back, all of the docs came in, talked to DD about OS, showed off their bumps, and told stories. She felt better knowing she wasn't the only one who randomly falls to the turf for no reason. 😀Comment
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Daughter swears by tape. 1 horizontal piece under the knee cap. Two piece starting on shin bone. One piece each around outside knee upward. Join both at top on lower thigh.Comment
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Anyone have experience wth a knee brace? Anything to know? Kid getting outfitted for one next week at ortho.Comment
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For OS? Mine never did it but know two who did - didn't really seem to help all that much for them. Mine did the bands for a few months but I think was more of a psychological crutch.Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
the condition sucks but they really just have to grow.Comment
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Dislocated patella. Pretty much the same thing I'm guessing.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Not surprised at the findings of this story:Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
http://www.cnn.com/2016/09/12/health...ries-increase/Comment
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There was a link to a 2nd good and relevant articleOriginally posted by Unregistered View Post
http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/21/health...nts/index.htmlComment
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