Adolescents

Adolescent children take part in many recreational and sporting activities that have great health benefits. However, there is a risk of injury that can limit their participation and may affect long-term musculoskeletal health as they grow.

‘Growing pain’ is a generic term for aches experienced during childhood and adolescence, affecting the arm and leg muscles—commonly in the calf, front of the thigh or behind the knees. The pain is often worse in the afternoon or evening and sometimes can wake a child from their sleep. The cause is not known and it does not cause any long-term problems.