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Aug 2023 - Osgood Schlatter's Disease occurs as a result of apophysitis (an irritation / inflammation of a growth plate). Find out how sport

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BodyHelix and Osgood Schlatters Disease (OSD)

Who does Osgood Schlatters Disease (OSD) affect?

The three main vulnerabilities for OSD are:

Children (aged 9-16)

Sporty or active individuals

Growth spurts

Typically, Osgood Schlatters Disease is more likely to occur in individuals that are in all three groups.

How does a BodyHelix Patella support help?

Unlike conventional patella straps, which are velcro and squeeze the patella tendon with no facility to stretch as the knee expands as it bends, the double layer of support offered by a Patella Helix exerts gentle but firm pressure on the patella tendon. This support reduces the loads and stresses on the patella tendon and therefore helps to reduce the amount of pull on the attachment of the tendon.

If a Patella Helix is worn at the first signs of Osgood Schlatters Disease, the first diagnosis, for any flare ups, or even for preventative measures the comfort and support will aid in the management of the symptoms.

The super-flexibility of the Patella Helix will not restrict movement and is so comfortable it has been likened to wearing a watch – you forget it’s there. All this results in the Osgood Schlatters Disease (OSD) sufferer being able to be more active, with less pain, sooner.

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