Dr Sinead Holden is an Assistant Professor in Sport and Exercise Science in UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science. Her research interests are in optimizing musculoskeletal health and development during adolescent growth, with a view to understanding and preventing overuse and loading - related injuries and their consequences on health and performance in youth.  Her track record includes over 60 peer reviewed publications and >10 invited presentations.

In this episode she discusses:

• The differences between Osgood-Schlatters and Patellofemoral pain.

• A simple rule of thumb for helping reduce the likelihood of Osgood-Schlatters.

• Why being physically prepared for the chosen sport is critical.

• What type of sports Osgood-Schlatters presents in.

• The risk factors for developing Osgood-Schlatters and why Severs may be an early warning sign.

• Why removing kids from sport is a bad idea and how treatment should focus on continued participation in sport.

• The Long term consequences of Osgood-Schlatters on physical performance and participation.

• The excellent rehab guide that Aalborg University group put together on Osgood-Schlatters.

You can keep up to date with Sinead's work via her ResearchGate profile here: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sinead-Holden and via Twitter here: @Sinead_Holden .

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