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Similar to SLJ Disease, Osgood-Schlatter’s is also a growth related apophysitis that involves the patellar tendon attachment, however, it occurs on the distal region of the tendon where it attaches to the tibial tuberosity. Pain is typically above the shin region and should be differentially diagnosed with SLJ disease.

Physical Therapy Intervention- Typically, involves extensor bracing to allow for adequate healing of the tibial apophyseal region. Knee strengthening (emphasis on knee extensor strengthening) is employed after pain and swelling have reduced. In the subacute or chronic stages, manual therapy may be helpful in increasing the extensibility of the tissues involved. In the case of an avulsion, surgical intervention would be warranted.