4. Flexibility
How flexible a person is can determine the risk of developing Osgood Schlatter disease. A person who has tightness throughout the quadricep muscles can cause an increase in the pull of the kneecap tendon. This increase in the pull can cause additional stress on the growth plate.
Osgood Schlatter disease affects the growth plate, which is why it is most common in adolescents who are still growing. It is during a growth spurt that this disease is most likely to occur. Increasing the flexibility of the muscles can actually decrease the chances of developing Osgood Schlatter disease. Stretching and strength exercises can actually help lower the risk of developing this disease.
If a person develops Osgood Schlatter disease proper stretches and specific exercises can help to ease the pain that they are experiencing. Improved flexibility is one of the ways that you can improve your chances of recovering from the disease.