It is quite common for children to complain of knee pain without having sustained any type of trauma or injury especially active adolescents.
The most common reason for knee pain in children is due to overuse.
Knee pain in children can be a result of many factors. Most commonly in active teenagers it is a result of overuse. It can also be caused by a specific trauma or condition.
A change in activity level or sport may be related to the onset of symptoms. Usually the onset of knee pain will occur after a considerable delay.
There are many conditions that cause knee pain in children. These include:
It is important to arrange an assessment for your child with a Paediatric Physiotherapist or Podiatrist so that they can diagnose the exact cause of the knee pain and begin the most appropriate treatment.
If your child has a problem which does not improve as you would expect with self-care, you should contact a healthcare professional for advice. This may be your GP, Pharmacist, NHS Podiatry Service or a Private Podiatrist.
Please make sure your Podiatrist is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and look out for the letters HCPC after their name.
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