Knee pain in children

Knee pain is a common symptom of poor foot mechanics.  Obviously there are many causes of knee pain, but quite often foot mechanics are solely to blame for an incorrect knee position.  Commonly knee pain in children that occurs without injury strikes at the age of 13-14 years.  It affects more active children who are growing.

Looking at shoe choices for both school and sporting activities is imperative when teens complain of knee pain.  Often orthotic intervention is required in this critical growing age.
Kylie Gates, our resident podiatrist has over 20 years experience in treating children with knee pain. A through assessment of the walking pattern is required to determine the best form of treatment.