The three most important strategies to help manage Osgood-Schlatter's

The three most important strategies to help manage Osgood-Schlatter's and reduce knee pain.

Strategy #1: Reduce the painful activities by 50%. If training twice a week, cut it down to once a week. This will allow time for recovery and pain reduction. This approach is much better than what many doctors often prescribe, which is total rest for several weeks—a difficult and frustrating option for young athletes.

Strategy #2: Prioritize the important training and events. Don’t try to do everything. If playing for your school, your local village team, and another team, prioritize the key events and practices that matter most. This will also allow for some recovery time and pain relief.

Strategy #3: Switch to alternative activities that are lower impact. If running and jumping are aggravating the pain, switch to activities like swimming, walking, rowing, or cycling.

If the knee pain doesn’t improve after following these strategies, activity levels may need to reduce further. 

Learn more in my YouTube video on the topic: https://youtu.be/YJDCbvRtrz0