My child is 12, she has ran kinda funny for the last couple of years, almost with a limp. She started basketball practice today and she complains that her legs feel stiff, like she is running on sticks. She says her calves hurt. This slows her down and she gets yelled at for not running fast enough.
Hi, The problem can be anywhere from her nervous system to musculoskeletal system. You didn't mention pain in symptoms, there are chances of slipped capital femoral epiphysis. You need to get an X-ray of both of her lower limbs along with pelvis. There are high chances of finding a significant abnormality on X-rays. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.