Kids Knee Band | Childs Patella Strap Brace for Osgood Schlatter Bump, Tendonitis, Running, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball - XS

Kids Knee Brace for Osgood Schlatter Disease One of the many unpleasant and uncomfortable things children can experience during puberty is the formation of a painful bony bump below their kneecap due to a growth spurt. This is especially prevalent among athletic boys and girls that participate in activities or youth sports that involve running, jumping, and bending, such as track, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and ballet. What is Osgood Schlatter Disease? During a growth spurt, a child's thigh muscles (quadriceps) pull on the patellar tendon, which connects the kneecap to the growth plate at the top part of the shinbone (tibia). This repeated tension and irritation can cause the tendon to pull away from the shinbone, resulting in pain, swelling, inflammation, and occasionally the formation of a bony lump under the patella. When this occurs, it is known as Osgood Schlatter disease. Most Common Osgood Schlatter Disease Symptoms: Knee or leg pain Swelling, tenderness, or increased warmth below the knee Pain that worsens with exercise or high-impact activities, like running Limping after physical activity The severity of these symptoms often varies from child to child. Some kids experience only mild pain during certain activities that eases with rest. Others experience constant, severe, and debilitating pain that makes it difficult to do any physical activity. The condition usually occurs in just one knee, but it can affect both knees. How Long Does Osgood Schlatters Last? Often referred to as the growing pains of the knees, pain associated with Osgood Schlatter disease typically goes away once the adolescent stops growing. Without treatment, some kids are left with a permanent bump below their kneecap. In rare circumstances, adults may continue to experience painful Osgood Schlatter symptoms caused by residual bone fragments around the patellar tendon. Need a larger size? Check out our adult knee strap . Why Use This Patella Tendon Knee Strap for Osgood Schlatter Treatment? Worn around the leg just below the kneecap, this patellar band for Osgood Schlatter can help stabilize the knee and "tack down" a child’s patellar tendon during activities, distributing force away from the shinbone. In addition to Osgood Schlatter disease, this extra-small compression strap can also be used to reduce pain and inflammation caused by a variety of conditions and injuries affecting the patella, including: Patellar tendonitis Tibial tuberosity Patellofemoral pain syndrome Chondromalacia Runner's knee Jumper’s knee To cure and treat Osgood Schlatter disease, we always recommend consulting with a medical professional. A doctor will likely advise a child to ice their knee at home and stretch their muscles before and after participating in sports, in addition to wearing this patella strap. For specific Osgood Schlatter exercises and stretches , check out the video below. 5 Features and Benefits of This Patella Strap Reusable Knee Ring, Unlike Osgood Schlatters Taping During the years of rapid growth, KT (Kinesio) tape can help relieve the symptoms of Osgood Schlatter disease. Unfortunately, this medical tape is hard to keep clean and can start peeling off within a couple of hours. Our patellar resistance band provides secure and reusable knee pain relief and protection without adhesive, eliminating the need for taping. Combine icing after activity and small bouts of rest to further relieve a child’s symptoms. Low-Profile, Lightweight, and Nonrestrictive Fit This 2-inch tall patella tendon stabilizer is extremely low-profile and nonrestrictive, allowing for a full range of motion, so little kids and teenagers are more likely to actually wear it! Unlike applying a medical bandage or tape, a child can easily adjust the fit themselves by simply tightening or loosening this pediatric knee band. Tubular Knee Pad The rubberized, tubular padding applies uniform compression over a child’s patellar tendon, relieving stress on the tendon and its attachment at the growth plate (tibial tuberosity) on the tibia (shinbone). This helps spread pressure across a larger area to alleviate pain while hiking, walking, running, jumping, or playing youth sports. Non-Slip Interior and Medical-Grade Fasteners A textured, non-slip interior and medical-grade fasteners hold the wrap-around band securely in place to prevent slipping or rolling during school, athletic activities, and more. Provides Therapeutic Warmth The neoprene material applies soothing heat to increase circulation and heal sore or aching muscles. Plus, the flexible fabric and lightweight fit make it easy for a child to move about and engage activities as normal while wearing this comfortable knee support Frequently Asked Questions About This Osgood Schlatter Band Who can wear it? Available in sizes XS - Medium, fitting a wide variety of youth to teenagers. How do I know what size to get? Using a soft, fabric tape measure, find the circumference around the leg directly under the kneecap. Re