Is Your Child Struggling With Recurring Knee Pain During Sport?
Pain below the kneecap, limping after games, or struggling to get through training may be signs of growth-related knee pain such as Osgood-Schlatter disease.
Common Signs Of Osgood-Schlatter
Pain below the kneecap during or after sport
Tenderness over the front of the knee
Pain with running, jumping, kicking, or squatting
Limping after activity
Reduced confidence in sport
Tightness through the quads or lower body
A visible bump below the knee
Pain that keeps returning despite rest
What Is Osgood-Schlatter Disease?
Osgood-Schlatter disease is one of the most common causes of knee pain in growing active kids - particularly during periods of rapid growth and sport participation.
It occurs when repeated running, jumping, and training irritate the area just below the kneecap where the patellar tendon attaches to the shin bone.
The good news is that it is very common, not dangerous, and does not usually involve any serious damage to the knee.
Many kids continue to flare up because they either rest completely, then return too quickly, or never address the underlying factors contributing to the overload.
At The Severs Centre, we use a structured, data-driven, sport-focused approach designed to reduce pain, guide safe participation, and help active kids return to sport confidently - without unnecessary fear or prolonged time away from activity.
How We Treat Osgood-Schlatter
Our 5 Step Osgood-Schlatter Treatment System
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We confirm the diagnosis, identify load triggers and assess strength, biomechanics and sport-specific demands using the state of the art VALD technology.
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Evidence-based interventions that reduce knee pain quickly, so your child feels relief in the first session.
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A customised program targeting quads, hamstrings, glutes, calf and landing mechanics - built specifically for growing athletes.
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Clear guidelines for:
Training volume
Trials and competitions
Tournament periods
Off-legs conditioning
Progression milestones
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So everyone is aligned and on the same page - no more contradictory advice.
What Most Parents Have Already Tried
By the time many families reach us, they’ve often already been told:
“They just need to rest.”
“It’s just growing pains.”
“Wait until they stop growing.”
“Take a few weeks off sport.”
“Ice it after training.”
The problem is: Many active kids improve temporarily… only for symptoms to return as soon as sport ramps back up again.
Parents are often left frustrated trying to balance:
Keeping their child active
Managing pain
Avoiding flare-ups
Maintaining confidence in sport
Preventing repeated setbacks
Why Parents Choose Us:
We Work Specifically With Youth Athletes
Our clinicians work extensively with active children and adolescent athletes.
We understand:
Growth-related pain
Youth athlete demands
Return-to-sport considerations
Parent concerns around sport participation
2. Experience In Elite Sport & Junior Pathways
Our clinicians have experience working:
In elite sporting environments
With developing junior athletes
In performance and rehabilitation settings
This allows us to better understand the physical demands placed on young athletes.
3. Trusted By Families Managing Growth-Related Pain
The Severs Centre was originally built around helping families dealing with Sever’s Disease.
Over time, many families also approached us seeking guidance for growth-related knee pain and Osgood-Schlatter.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Every child is different.
Many young athletes benefit from a structured approach to managing training loads and symptoms rather than simply stopping all activity indefinitely.
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Yes - Osgood-Schlatter is commonly seen in active children and adolescents, particularly during periods of rapid growth.
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Symptoms may fluctuate during growth phases and changes in sporting load.
This is why structured management and guidance can be important.
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Osgood-Schlatter is commonly seen in growing children and adolescents involved in running and jumping sports.
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No referral is required.