An Osgood-Schlatter lesion is considered to be a traction apophysitis of the
tibia due to excessive tension of the knee extensors. I have gotten
excellent results with a program emphasizing quadriceps stretching
(especially the rectus femoris).
Ben Weinstock PT
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