Keywords
badminton
strength training
pain management
young player
Abstract
Background: Osgood-Schlatter disease (OSD) is also known as osteochondrosis or sterile necrosis of the tibial tuberosity. It is mainly caused by tractional inflammation of the bone where the patellar tendon was inserted in the tibial tubercle. It is mainly found in adolescent players aged between 12 and 15 who are exposed to sports that involve repeated jumping, running, rapid changes in direction, and kicking movements. It is a self-limiting condition; the healing period of bradytrophic tissue of a growth plate under traction can last up to 1–2 years. Conservative treatments for OSD are icing, bracing, stretching, strengthening, and activity modification.
Methods: From June 2024 to December 2024, all patients presenting at the badminton academy with OSD were included. Out of 20 patients, 6 Osgood-Schlatter patients were identified. Patients’ ages range from 12 to 15, and they are mainly amateur badminton players. All reported pain and swelling in the tibial tubercle, pain during sports performance and stair climbing, and an X-ray that shows OSD. A visual analogue scale (VAS) was used to assess pain during functional movement of badminton, mainly during squats, lunges, and jumping activities.
Results: The VAS score is analysed before intervention in the 1st week and after 5 weeks; post data were taken. During squatting and lunges on the affected side and jumping activity, VAS was measured. The result shows there is a significant reduction in all functional activities after 5 weeks of intervention.
Conclusion: 5 weeks of physical intervention and education helped to reduce pain in squats, lunges, and jumping activity in badminton players with OSD.