Knee pain in growing girls - what you need to know

This Masterclass will be presented by Claire Callaghan, Chartered Physiotherapist. Claire specialises in female physical health and sports performance. She brings over 25 years of experience, and will present credible, straightforward and practical information you can trust.

Pain at the front of the knee is common in active, growing adolescents. The old fashioned advice was to wait to 'grow out of it.' We now know we can help reduce pain and help keep kids active and happy.

The session will cover

• What we know about adolescent knee pain, especially at the front of the knee
• Osgood Schlatters, Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome and other possibilities
• Why it's different for girls - unique considerations and solutions
• Which exercises help
• How to self treat
• What taping techniques are best and why
• What not to do
• 5 quick wins for knee pain in growing girls
• Q and A

All who register will receive an E booklet to keep from the session, including a pictorial exercise guide and top tips.

Presented online, this event is recorded. Join live and ask questions or catch up in your own time.

This session is aimed at members of the public. Health and exercise professionals are very welcome to attend and the e booklet will contain relevant journal references.

Please note this session does not replace 1:1 assessment and treatment from a health care professional.

Host or Publisher Claire Callaghan