10/03/2026
Knee pain below the kneecap or heel pain after soccer, right as the new season picks up? In growing athletes, that's often Osgood-Schlatter (knee) or Sever's disease (heel).
Both are irritation where a tendon pulls on a developing area of bone. They tend to show up when a growth spurt lands at the same time as a busier schedule: team practices, weekend games, school sports and extra training all add up, even when each one seems reasonable.
Stopping sport altogether often isn't necessary. Trimming the extras, building strength in the quads, hips and calves, and a gradual return to full play tends to keep kids on the field. You can't go wrong with strong.
Pain at night or at rest, swelling, a limp that won't settle, or pain after a specific fall is worth having assessed.
Dr. Kevin McIntyre's new blog covers what to watch for and what helps.
Learn more → https://burlingtonsportstherapy.com/blog/osgood-schlatter-severs-disease/