below their knee. ‚
What can be done to prevent this health problem?
- Stay active and work out to keep your muscles strong and flexible.
- Warm up slowly and stretch before you work out. Try doing some light activity before stretching. This will heat up your muscles. Warm muscles stretch better than cool muscles. Never ice before stretching. Walking is a good light activity.
- Keep a healthy weight so there is not extra stress on your joints. Eat a balanced diet to keep your muscles healthy.
- Be careful when doing activities that have lots of jumping and twisting.
When do I need to call the doctor?
- Pain or swelling gets worse
- Health problem is not better or your child is feeling worse
Helpful tips
How to Stretch the Muscle in the Front of Your Thigh ‚
- Standing up: Stand up and hold onto something with one hand for balance if needed. Keep your back straight. Stand on one leg. Lift the other foot up behind you. Grab the ankle with one hand and pull your foot to your buttocks. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds and release. Repeat 2 to 3 times for each leg.
- Lying down: Lie on your stomach. Bend one knee. Grab the ankle behind you and pull your foot to your buttocks. If you have trouble grabbing the ankle with your hand, try wrapping a sheet or towel around the ankle and pull towards you. Hold 20 to 30 seconds and release. Repeat 2 to 3 times for each leg.
Teach Back: Helping You Understand
The Teach Back Method helps you understand the information we are giving you. The idea is simple. After talking with the staff, tell them in your own words what you were just told. This helps to make sure the staff has covered each thing clearly. It also helps to explain things that may have been a bit confusing. Before going home, make sure you are able to do these: ‚
- I can tell you about my condition.
- I can tell you what may help ease my pain.
- I can tell you ways to stretch the muscles in the front of my thigh.
Where can I learn more?
FamilyDoctor.org ‚
http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/diseases-conditions/osgood-schlatter-disease.html ‚
KidsHealth.org ‚
http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/aches/osgood.html ‚
National Organization for Rare Disorders ‚
http://www.rarediseases.org/rare-disease-information/rare-diseases/byID/700/viewAbstract ‚
Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer
This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care providers advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you. ‚
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