| What is Osgood-Schlatter Disease? | Osgood–Schlatter disease (OSD) is inflammation of the patellar ligament at the tibial tuberosity (apophysitis). |
| When does Osgood–Schlatter disease usually end? | When the bones stop growing (typically late teens, early 20s). |
| Excessive forceful use of what muscle causes inflammation in Osgood–Schlatter disease? | Quadriceps |
| Does Osgood-Schlatter Disease have any external characteristics? If so, what would you see? | An obvious bump on the patellar tuberosity; usually unilateral |
| What should an osteopath do in regards to treatment of Osgood-Schlatter Disease? | Therapeutic exercises (those that affect the kinetic chain, but do not focus directly on the knee) and/or MET techniques; the patient should be avoiding as much physical activity as possible. |
| What is another name for Patellofemoral Pain Disorder? | "Runner's Knee" OR Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome |
| What is another name for "Runner's Knee"? | Patellofemoral Pain Disorder OR Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome |
| Why is "Chondromalcia" no longer a correct term for Patellofemoral Stress Syndrome/Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome/Runner's Knee? | Chondromalcia means “softening of the cartilage under the knee cap! This term is NOT used anymore as there is no real softening. |
| What is the cause of Patellofemoral Stress Syndrome/Runner's Knee? | Runner`s knee is due to an irritation and side-to-side movements of the kneecap (patella) on the groove in the femur |
| What is the main mechanical cause of Patellofemoral Stress Syndrome/Runner's Knee | Poor kneecap tracking (maltracking);
Basically, one or more muscles involved in knee movement and/or stabilization is weak, or there is a muscular imbalance:
Weak or Imbalanced Quadriceps, Weak Hamstrings, Tight Iliotibial Band, Weak Hip Abductors |
| What does a patient of Patellofemoral Stress Syndrome/Runner's Knee feel in the area. Be as detailed as possible and compare your answer. | Pain in front, around or under knee, and/or Joint instability (movie/theatre sign), cracking/crunching under knee |
| True or False:
Tapping of the knee in cases of Runner's Knee is a wise course of action | True |
| True or false:
The best way to prevent runner's knee, and to help heal, ONLY when the pain ENDS, is therapeutic exercises AND stretches, and gradually increasing workouts that work EVERY muscle that connects to the knee? | True.
This is the ideal. |
