Childrens Feet

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In many cases, foot problems in adult life can often be prevented or reduced through early intervention in childhood. Bunions, hammer toes, curly toes and flat feet are common foot problems we see every day. While some of these things may have a genetic cause, which results in them being passed down from generation to generation, the good news is that they can be well managed with early intervention. At Podantics Podiatry, we believe in trying to prevent your foot problems in the next generation by providing education and advice to you, so that you can make an informed decision on how you would like to manage the concern..

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Promoting healthy development

Most children begin to walk anywhere between the ages of 8 to 18 months. By the age of 12, a young person's foot has nearly reached its adult size, which  is why early childhood is an important time for the correction of developmental and structural abnormalities. Many parents choose to have their child's feet assessed by a podiatrist from the time they start walking right up to when they start high school. Though early intervention is best, it's never too late to get help for your child's feet.
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Children's Shoes

Children who continually wear the wrong shoes can develop a range of problems later in life, and can also exacerbate inherited foot problems. Common problems such as hammer toes and ingrown  toenails are often caused by shoes that are too big or too small. The wrong choice of shoe such as sling back shoes and thongs can lead to dry skin, cracked or fissured  heels and corns. Correct shoe wear is also important when it comes to slowing the development and progression of bunions.

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Pregnancy and Feet

Pregnancy can be a tough time for feet.  The sudden increase in weight, the influx of hormones, swelling and more can lead to flattening of the feet, heel pain, foot pain, ingrown toenails, cracked heels, leg cramps, hot feet, ball of foot pain,  varicose veins and more! Many of these problems can be improved with the right advice and the help of a podiatrist. 
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Podiatry for Children

At Podantics we have a special interest in the growth and development of children. With many adult foot problems beginning early in life, we believe that prevention is better than cure. A full assessment is performed to identify any causes of current or potential future problems.
 
Todays treatments for toddlers with biomechanical problems are generally non threatening and non-invasive, and usually involve some fun exercises and games as well as some education and a little arch support if required. For older children we normally treat them like mini adults in a relaxed and friendly environment with the added focus on teaching them the importance of caring for their feet, knowing their body and asking for help as needed.  

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Foot pain is never normal

Foot pain in a child's foot or ankle is never normal. Any pain that lasts more than a few days or is severe enough to make a child limp or affect their walking should be evaluated by a podiatrist. Common foot conditions in children include:
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Childrens Foot Conditions

Growing pains- These pains are believed to be caused by growing too much too quickly but, can also be related to mechanical misalignment. If it is persistent and continuous, it is important to have your child properly assessed.

Pediatric Flatfeet- Most children with flat feet have no symptoms. In fact, flat feet are a normal part of development during pre-school years. However, in instances where they have trouble participating in physical activities or sports, appear to walk or run awkwardly, or complain of pain or cramping, an assessment should be sought to diagnose and treat the source of pain.

Sever's Disease (Calcaneal apophysitis) - Sever's Disease is a painful inflammation of the growth plate in the heel. It typically affects children between the ages of 8 and 14 years old, because the heel bone (calcaneus) is not fully developed until at least age 14. Until then, new bone is forming at the growth plate (physis), a weak area located at the back of the heel. The repetitive stress on the growth plate that is caused by the pull of the Achilles tendon can lead to inflammation and pain in the heel

Ingrown Toenails- Tight shoes or socks, or incorrect nail trimming are the most common cause of ingrown toenails in children, although sometimes the tendency for nails to curve inward is inherited. When the nail breaks the skin, bacteria that live on the skin can cause infections in the tissue surrounding the nail. Parents should never try to dig the nail out at home as this can introduce new bacteria and only worsen the symptoms. Proper clearance of the nail edge in a sterile environment followed by procedures to eliminate the infection should be performed and supervised by a podiatrist.
Please note: text and information contained on this site is provided in good faith and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, foot problem or any other medical condition.
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