What should I do with Osgood-Schlatter (o) disease?
Well, as experienced as your soccer coach may be, it is never a good idea to assume that his/her diagnostic acumen is comparable to that of a medical doctor.If you have a painful lump below your kneecap, then its most likely OS but you need to see a doctor for that determination. Usually OS doesn’t cause one to be inactive. Resting anything that hurts is always a good idea. Most boys get OS between ages 13 - 14, & girls 11 - 12 yrs old…in both cases it usually stops being a problem when the child is done growing. Some of grow more later so if you’re like me it would continue to be a problem until age 19.Regardless, you need to find out exactly what is wrong so you can stop the pain & not create further injury to the joint. I’m pretty sure you’ve heard at least 1 adult complaining about their knees, its a very active joint & easily injuredGo see your doctor, but before you go, read the info about Osgood-Schlatter on WEBMD. There are home remedies, but you need to know them to ask the doctor what he/she suggests.Good Luck!
Can you still play sports with osgood-schlatters disease?
I have been diagnosed for about a year now. I quit my cheerleading and running team. I really miss it so I want to go back. I want to know if it will be okay to start again. I rarely have knee pains. I really miss sports and my coach asked my if I could play. would it be okay if I did?
Osgood Schlatter Disease?
I have Osgood Schlatter disease from playing sports and weight lifting. I've learned that I may have to endure this until I turn 18 (current age is 15) or I may have it for the rest of my life. When the pain comes I don't know what to do. I usually ice it or rub my tendons to stretch them out and I also wear a small brace on my right knee when I play football or lift weights, speaking of right knee that's where my pain is mostly and not much on my left . what else can I do to ease the pain ?
Osgood Schlatters disease is it that bad?
You should not play when suffering from OSD, and the consequences are that in adulthood you may be left with big grizzly lumps below one of both knees. You are not a wimp, you are suffering from a very painful and documented condition. You have not mentioned you age. Usually you need to be a teenager or younger to get this sorted out. Adults do suffer sometimes, but at this age it cannot be cured. Get the Strickland Protocol, Its on Wikipedia, clinical trials, loads of great news about it - average cure time 3 weeks but you MUST NOT DO SPORT during that time. The strickland protocol - lots of pirate sites trying to sell it - go to http://www.osgood-schlatter-disease.com/ and you can ask Jenny a question or ring them up.
Can you play catcher when you have Osgood-Schlatter's disease?
I had a bad case of it and so did one of my kids. It depends on how bad it is and how much pain you can tolerate.
Growth spurt: Osgood Schlatter disease?
The last month, I felt certain pain by my knees and they are still hurting. I did not suffer from any injury though. It is more prominent in the left but I have some in the right too.The pains are sharp but not permanent, I just have them a couple of times a day. My coach and nurse told me I had osgood schlatter disease. I did self investigation and I would like to ask some questions please: How long does it take for me to have my growth spurt? How long does this disease last? How much can you grow through that period of time? How do you know if I have recovered (any signs symptoms)? Can you grow after you've had osgood schlatter disease? Background info: I am a13 year old male(I turn 14 in this month). I am currently 5'7 1/2. When I was 12 I was 5'3. Small parents (5'7, 5'5) and tall realtives (male: 5'11 over female 5'8 over)
How can I ease the pain and play with Osgoode Schlatter Disease?
“How can I ease the pain and play with Osgoode Schlatter Disease?”Read here: Osgood–Schlatter disease - Wikipedia.Study the pictures carefully. OS involves an Avulsion fracture. You should read what that means. It's a type of broken bone.It needs to heal. Osgood-Schlatter is not something you "play with.” Follow the advice of your doctor and therapist. Until then, you're grounded.
Is osgood schlatter disease permanent?
The disease isn't exactly permanent but there is no quick fix. The disease can last anywhere from a few weeks to years. Some cases are reoccurring. The average case last just under 2 years. however I have had it for almost 4. Take a few weeks off and see if the pain subsides keep stretching though because it takes tension off of the tendon. If it doesn't, you may have to quit sports. If the pain continues and you chose not to quit ( I continued competitive gymnastics for 8 months before quitting), you risk more damage to the knee, muscles, tendons, and particularly the growth plate.(the disease causes a lot of stress on the growth plate, so it is more prone to fracturing and chipping). Try rest, anti inflammatory (in moderate to severe cases, some doctors will prescribe pain killers like relafen also), and a knee brace (I've used hinged knee braces or patella knee straps). Sometimes physical therapy is used (I've found it non-beneficial)The disease is common in active boys during periods of growth, therefore it is most common in tall people and will typically go away, but not always, by the end of puberty. (The disease varies a lot; I am a 5'2'' 15.5 year old female who hasn't been able to play sports in 3 years.) In some cases, after growth has stopped, the bump can be removed. In my opinion, you have all rights to be mad, especially if you are one of the unlucky few of us who spend years having MRIs, X-rays, physical therapy, drugs, knee braces, and being forced to quit sports. You may want to try other doctors too (I've seen an orthopedic surgeon, sports-medicine specialist, pediatric orthopedic, general care, and 2 physical therapist). As far *** Oscon (a drug consisting of vitamins that can be purchased online) and the Strictland protocol (basically in-home physical therapy), the success rate is very low, I know no one whom they have helped and I have never had a doctor recommend trying them. Good luck.