Causes of anterior knee pain in children and teens Muscle tightness or weakness in the front and back of the thigh. Overuse of the leg from repetitive impact activity — such as jumping, running, twisting or participating in competitive sports. Contact injuries that may have caused breaks in the bone or cartilage.
When should I worry about my child’s knee pain?
There is knee pain without an injury; it hurts during or after activity. The knee is “locking,” or getting stuck, and is not able to move. The knee does not have good strength. The knee is swelling–with or without a traumatic (sudden) injury.
Is it better to rest or walk with knee pain?
Treating the pain when it happens can help manage it. Follow the “RICE” procedure — rest, ice, compression, elevation — to calm your knee pain. If your knee hurts, stop what you’re doing and rest. Apply ice to reduce inflammation, consider wearing a compression bandage, and elevate your knee when resting.
