Symptoms
The pain from Osgood-Schlatter Disease varies depending on the individual. Some signs to look out for include:
-pain, swelling, or tenderness below the knee
-Pain that becomes worse during activities such as running or jumping.
-Limping after physical activity
This is a picture showing the area affected under the knee cap:
Picture Citations:
http://mgsphysio.com.au/dad-my-knees-are-hurting/
http://middleschoolelite.com/2010/09/30/middle-school-elite-5th-grade-national-rankings-top-20-class-of-2018/
http://painbehindkneecure.com/osgood-schlatters-disease-information/
Source Citations:
"Osgood-Schlatter Disease." KidsHealth. The Nemours Foundation, 2014. Web. 4 Dec. 2014.
http://mgsphysio.com.au/dad-my-knees-are-hurting/
http://middleschoolelite.com/2010/09/30/middle-school-elite-5th-grade-national-rankings-top-20-class-of-2018/
http://painbehindkneecure.com/osgood-schlatters-disease-information/
Source Citations:
"Osgood-Schlatter Disease." KidsHealth. The Nemours Foundation, 2014. Web. 4 Dec. 2014.