Summer is officially finished and as the new school year approaches, parents are busy shopping clothes, shoes, and school supplies. However, footcare is often overlooked and a lot of children suffer from various foot issues during early school days. Proper footcare is very important and now is the time to get things right before they cause pain or injury. Here
A lot of children may experience pain in their legs, especially if they are active and play lots of sport. It usually gets better on its own, but they can last for several months, even years! The child will usually complain of pain in the heel, especially squeezing the sides of the heel. It may be more painful first thing
Children are not small adults. Many problems in children are associated with growth, overuse, weight gain and postural change. The podiatrist can provide a diagnosis, and then either manage the condition or refer appropriately. Treatment may take the form of footwear advice, biomechanical assessment, provision of orthoses (special insoles), active hands-on treatment and health education. Children can get many of
When was the last time you checked the bottom of your feet? Our soles are often hidden away and forgotten about but as the foundation of our bodies we need to pay more attention to them. This blog will discuss flat feet: what they are, how they are caused and how you can identify whether you have them. Flat feet
How to choose the right shoes for your children’s feet. It’s this time of the year when parents have to get school shoes for their children. Although many parents will follow the advice from trained shoe shop assistants, I always notice children who don’t wear the right shoes for their feet. So what parents should look out for when buying