Role of Physiotherapy in Osgood-Schlatter’s Disease in Adolescent Volleyball Smasher: A Case Report
Vaishnavi R Waghe,
Swapnil U Ramteke
Abstract:A 14-year-old female presented to the sports physiotherapy with a diagnosis of Osgood-Schlatter's disease (OSD), a condition particularly prevalent in adolescents engaged in sports with repetitive knee motions, such as volleyball. This ailment commonly manifests at the tibia, directly beneath the patella, eliciting discomfort and inflammation. The chronic overuse injuries involve repetitive activities inducing fatigue in specific anatomical structures. Adequate recovery mechanisms allow for tissue adaptation, … Show more
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