So no ITB stretching - could that damage him?

Would an anti-inflammatory cream and or tablet like Ibuprofen be alright?

What about strapping his knee - just with tape across the patella tendon like the physio told me to try for myself - or is that totally pointless as he perhaps shouldn't be doing any boxing training at all?

It's scary to think he could end up with permanent damage if this isn't managed properly as the only thing they've done for him so far is a two week period off - after which he decided he was better and started to train and run again.

I think he's eager to run partly because he's representing his school in a big interschool/interstate beep test competition in August. Perhaps he's been playing his knee pain down a bit so he can train more - except screaming when his brother touches it is a bit of a giveaway!

I thought of trying to borrow a camera and interviewing him for you. Possibly getting him to do a bit of shadow work in case your more experienced eyes can spot something i can't. I thought of a few obvious questions like where and when does it hurt - any others you'd like me to ask? Any movements like half squats or something you'd like to see him do?

Physios here are expensive for families who can't afford private health care insurance which is why he went to a GP instead of a physio. We both really appreciate any advice you can give.