Children's feet
Pain in your child’s feet should not be considered normal. Quite often children are diagnosed with "growing pains" however this is not always the case. Growing pains generally come and go, usually at night time, often in bed. They should not cause your child to limp during the day and they should not cause them to have any pain during exercise. If this is the case, it is best to have them assessed by a Podiatrist.
Podiatrists are trained in assessment and management of the following conditions: • Flat feet / pronation / rolling in • Pain in legs and feet • Severs syndrome (heel pain) • In toe walking (pigeon toe walking) • Toe walking (walking on tiptoes) • Bunions • Shin splints • Odd shaped toes (curly toes) • Ingrown toenails • Hard skin/ callus • Warts • Tinea • Clumsiness • Hyper-mobility and ligament laxity (also referred to as "double jointed") When should my child see a Podiatrist? A check-up with a podiatrist is recommended if: - You notice uneven shoe wear - You notice any skin rashes, hard skin, lumps or bumps on your child’s feet - Your child complains of recurrent pain in the feet and/or legs which also increases with activity - Your child walks on their tip toes - Your child’s walk does not look symmetrical (or the same on both feet and legs) - Your child trips over often - Your child lags behind their peers - Your child tires easily and constantly wants to be carried Or if you have any other concerns about your child’s feet. In many cases treatment is not required. Treatment may include specific exercises, footwear advice, orthotics or splinting devices. |