Do I Have Apophysitis?

Symptoms of apophysitis can vary but there are a few key things to watch for: Pain that worsens during or after repetitive sports activities such as running, jumping, and throwing. Pain, swelling, and/or tenderness to the touch over growth plate areas at the heel, knee, elbow, shoulder, hip, or foot.

What is apophysitis of the hip?

Repeated movement and stress to the muscles attached to the bone can inflame and irritate the muscles. This can cause inflammation at the point where the tendon (soft tissue) attaches to the bone. It can cause pain, swelling and tenderness in the hip area, resulting in an injury known as hip apophysitis.

How does apophysitis happen?

Apophysitis results from a traction injury to the cartilage and bony attachment of tendons in children and adolescents. Most often it is an overuse injury in children who are growing and have tight or inflexible muscle tendon units.