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Osgood-Schlatter disease treatment in Freehold, NJ
Osgood-Schlatter disease is one of the most common causes of knee pain in active adolescents. This condition occurs when repetitive stress from running and jumping sports causes inflammation where the patellar tendon attaches to the tibia just below the kneecap.
At Central Jersey Spine & Wellness in Freehold, New Jersey, Dr. Gerard DeBernardis frequently evaluates young athletes from across Central New Jersey, including Marlboro, Manalapan, Howell, Jackson, and Colts Neck, who are suffering from this painful overuse injury.
Young athletes between the ages of 10 and 15 years old are most commonly affected.
Osgood-Schlatter disease treatment in Freehold, NJ
Symptoms of Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Young athletes with this condition often experience:
• Pain just below the kneecap
• Swelling at the tibial tuberosity
• A noticeable bump below the knee
• Pain during running, jumping, or climbing stairs
• Tenderness when touching the area below the kneecap
Sports commonly associated with Osgood-Schlatter disease include:
• Basketball
• Volleyball
• Soccer
• Track and field
• Football
Traditional Treatment Options
Most conventional treatment plans focus on reducing inflammation and limiting activity.
Typical treatments include:
• Rest from sports
• Anti-inflammatory medications
• Ice therapy
• Physical therapy
• Knee straps or braces
• Cortisone injections in severe cases
While these treatments may temporarily reduce symptoms, they often do not actively stimulate healing of the irritated tissues.
Recovery may sometimes require athletes to sit out an entire sports season.
Regenerative Treatment Options
Modern regenerative therapies aim to stimulate the body’s natural healing response rather than simply masking pain.
Two advanced technologies used at Central Jersey Spine & Wellness include:
SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Technology (TRT)
SoftWave TRT uses focused acoustic waves to stimulate healing in injured tissues.
Research has shown this therapy may:
• Increase blood circulation
• Reduce inflammation
• Activate regenerative stem cells
• Promote tissue repair
Studies published in Orthopedic Reviews and the Journal of Orthopaedic Research have demonstrated positive outcomes using shockwave therapy for musculoskeletal injuries.
Extracorporeal Magnetotransduction Therapy (EMTT)
EMTT uses high-energy magnetic pulses to stimulate cellular metabolism and tissue regeneration.
This therapy may help:
• Improve cellular energy production
• Reduce inflammation
• Support faster healing
When SoftWave TRT and EMTT are combined, they may create a powerful regenerative healing response.
Expert Sports Injury Care in Central New Jersey
Dr. Gerard DeBernardis has more than 30 years of clinical experience treating musculoskeletal injuries and is recognized as one of the most experienced providers of SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Technology in the United States.
Dr. DeBernardis has performed over 17,000 SoftWave TRT treatments, helping patients recover from chronic pain and sports injuries using advanced regenerative technologies.
He is also:
• Certified by the International Society for Medical Shockwave Treatment (ISMST)
• A member of the American Society for Medical Shockwave Treatment (ASMST)
• A SoftWave TRT clinical physician trainer, teaching doctors across the country how to properly utilize this advanced regenerative technology.
Through his work as both a clinician and educator, Dr. DeBernardis has helped expand the use of regenerative therapies that allow patients to heal naturally without relying on drugs, injections, or surgery.
At Central Jersey Spine & Wellness, Dr. DeBernardis combines his decades of clinical experience with cutting-edge technologies such as SoftWave TRT and EMTT to help young athletes recover from injuries faster and return safely to the sports they love.
If your child is struggling with knee pain or a sports injury and wants to recover faster without medications or surgery, regenerative therapies may offer a powerful solution.
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Central Jersey Spine & Wellness
4251 US Highway 9
Freehold, NJ
📞 732-683-1800