Name: Severs Disease Heel Pain Treatment Program
Brand: Osgood Schlatters
SKU: severs-disease-treatment
Price: 85 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (53 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Here are quick answers to many of the most common question about the Core Advantage Osgood & Severs programs.

How effective is this program?

Incredibly. The success rate for this program, when done in full is close to 100%.

We rarely meet a case of Osgood Schlatters or Severs that isn’t drastically improved or eliminated within 7 weeks of starting this program.

Most commonly athletes will see a 50% or greater reduction in their pain levels in the first 2-4 weeks with a steady drop to 0/10 pain by the end of the seven weeks.

It’s important to state that these programs are designed specifically for Osgood Schlatter Disease and Severs Disease. Other diagnoses and pathologies may not respond as well to this program as Osgood does. Be sure to have your knee pain diagnosed by a medical professional before beginning this program.

It's also important to note that while the program is not hard, it does require consistency, this isn't a magical pill, but a specific exercise routine requiring afew minutes most days of the week to see these great results.

What is the typical result?

Athletes with growing pains in their knees and heels come in all shapes and sizes, however the most common presentation is rapidly growing girls or boys, between 10-16 years of age, playing a high volume of sport with great intensity.

These young athletes often present with pain levels of around seven out of ten when they start this program. Within the first week their pain is reduced by 50% (3/10).

By day 21 most athletes are at a one or zero out of ten (1/10).

By the end of the seven weeks the vast majority of athletes do not get any Osgood or Severs pain again.

How much does the program cost?

The entire program can purchased for a single upfront payment in your choice of currency. There is no ongoing membership fees and you retain lifetime access to the program after the seven weeks are completed.

We have aimed to keep the price of the program no more than a single consultation with a physical therapist or physiotherapist in most countries!

If you happen to need both the Osgood and Severs programs the second program can be purchased for a discount

Can I keep playing sport?

As long as your case isn’t extreme you should be fine to keep playing and training, however it often helps to cut back by around 20-30% at the start of the program to let the knee calm down enough that you can actually start strengthening the quadriceps.

Instructions and guidance for getting this balance right are included in the program.

What about skiing or cycling?

We do not recommend starting any new activities during this program (a skiing or hiking trip on sore tender knees is a bad idea!)

However, if you are already doing these activities then as with sport you might just cut back these activities by 20-30% at the start of the program to let the knees settle while you strengthen the legs and begin your recovery.

Through the program we will teach you the best way to re-introduce these activities gradually into your routine.

What is the best result ever?

Our best result ever, happened in February 2017 when a 16-year-old girl came into our gym with such bad Osgood-Schlatters that she was on crutches.

Natasha had suffered from episodes of Osgood for four years.

By following our program, Natasha was off the crutches in 24 hours, and happily playing sport just 21 days later!

How important is movement skill?

Very very important!

Tall, younger athletes often run like they are baby giraffes. They desperately need movement skill training.

Unfortunately, part of the reason Osgood Schlatter Disease has become more common is that movement skill is at an all-time low. Junior athletes do much less exploratory play (climbing trees, playing tag, etc) and instead live at extremes: almost exclusively on screens sitting, or on a court in a structured sporting situation. This means they are exposed to far less general play than any other generation.

Is this program safe for children?

Yes.

The original Osgood and Severs progams were written specifically for children and teenagers struggling with Osgood Schlatter pain.

The adult program is not recommended for children under 16 years of age as its progression rate is slightly different.

Does this program work for adults?

We have created a secondary program specifically for adults.

Osgood in adults can be more stubborn and slower to respond to rehabilitation appropriate training (like that contained within this program) is still highly effective.

What is the difference between the adult and children's program?

To be honest, not a lot.

The programs follow a very similar progression plan, the biggest difference is that the adult plan may take a little longer as they tend to take longer to respond to treatment than children. So while both plans contain 7-weeks, expect it to take 8-12 weeks to follow the full progression as an adult with Osgood pain.

The programs are the same price, and contain very similar exercises so you can safely follow either program as an adult and expect to see a quick drop in pain levels followed by a lasting improvement in knee function.

Children and teenagers should always follow the original junior program.

Do I have to join a gym?

Not if you don't want to.

Provided you have land, gravity and a foam roller you are all set.

The program is designed to be completed entirely from home with minimal equipment and time.

How did Core Advantage develop this program?

Our athletes-only gym is based in Melbourne, Australia. In our area there are an incredibly high number of registered junior Basketball players, it's one of the world's most densely populated places for junior basketball players!

This popularity of Basketball plus other tall athlete sports played on hard surfaces such as Netball, Australian Rules Football, and Cricket, means that Osgood Schlatter Disease is incredibly prevalent here.

With so many of our young clients suffering from Osgood and Severs, we needed to find something that would alleviate their pain so we could continue helping them to improve their athleticism.

Luckily our city is also home to some of the best physical therapy researchers in the field. We began connecting this research in sports science and rehabilitation to the latest strength and conditioning practices in order to come up with our world-leading 7-week program.

Refining the protocols over the past 5-10 years with real athlete feedback in our gym and online we are now incredibly proud of our practical, safe, straight-forward, and effective online Osgood and Severs programs.

Hopefully this plan is able to help you too!

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