Children's Podiatry
The child’s foot is not just a small-scale model of an adult foot Its shape is not finally determined until growth ceases at the end of the second decade of life. and as such early childhood is an important time for correction of any developmental and structural abnormalities.Podiatrists
diagnose and treat children’s foot problems by
careful examination of the foot, and lower limb,
where required.
Advice for the prevention or reduction of foot deformity which often develops later in adult life may involve the provision of appropriate information on footwear, advice on exercises and/or orthotic control of the feet.
As foot specialists, Podiatrists also treat common, chronic and acute problems of children’s feet such as osteochondroses, plantar fasciitis and Flat feet (pes planus).
Advice for the prevention or reduction of foot deformity which often develops later in adult life may involve the provision of appropriate information on footwear, advice on exercises and/or orthotic control of the feet.
As foot specialists, Podiatrists also treat common, chronic and acute problems of children’s feet such as osteochondroses, plantar fasciitis and Flat feet (pes planus).
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Assessment and Advice
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 correction of any developmental and structural abnormalities. Many parents choose to have their childrens feet assessed from the time they start walking right up to when they start high school. Its never too late to have your childrens feet assessed.
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Treatment of foot problems
- Growing pains
- Limping and painful feet or ankles - Stiffness or unusal shaped feet - Severe in-toeing or out-toeing - Flat feet (Paediatric flat feet) - Warts - Ingrown toenails - Bunions and more... |
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Basic Foot Care in Kids
Every day we see lots of teenagers for ingrown toenails caused by nail ripping instead of cutting, sporting injuries because of running in footwear such as thongs instead of sneakers. Teaching your children how to trim their nails, care for their feet and showing them what shoes they should be wearing at a young age is one of the most important things you can do for your children's feet. At Podantics Podiatry we offer children's basic foot-care consultations that help educate your children on how to look after their feet. During the consultation we are able to give specific advice to your children regarding the problems that their feet may face in the future and teach them how to manage those problems.
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Preventing Problems in Adulthood
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. All of these things can have a genetic cause which can be passed down from generation to generation, the good news is that effect of these problems can be minimised. At Podantics Podiatry we believe in trying to prevent your foot problems in the next generation with advice and management early on.
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Promoting healthy development
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