Stretching each of the major lower body muscle groups both before and after sporting activity will help your young athlete stay injury-free throughout the season. The exercises included here are designed to help stretch the large muscle groups.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common cause of knee pain in growing adolescents. It is an inflammation of the area just below the knee where the tendon from the kneecap (patellar tendon) attaches to the shinbone (tibia).| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Today's athletic shoes are designed with specific activities in mind, so do some research to find out what type of shoe is best for your favorite sport. Wearing the right athletic shoe can improve comfort and performance, and most importantly, prevent injuries.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
This knee rehabilitation exercise program focuses on strengthening the muscles that support your knee to help reduce stress on your knee joint. Strong muscles help your knee joint absorb shock.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a broad term used to describe pain in the front of the knee and around the patella, or kneecap. It is sometimes called "runner's knee" or "jumper's knee" because it is common in people who participate in sports.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs (pronounced en-saids), are the most prescribed medications for treating conditions such as arthritis, bursitis, and tendinitis. Over-the-counter, nonprescription NSAIDs include aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen.| orthoinfo.aaos.org