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
What are orthoses? Orthoses or orthotic devices (insoles) are shoe inserts that slide into your shoes to help with foot and ankle function, reduce the risk of injury and improve your posture. Conditions that orthoses can help include flat feet and high arches, bunions and hammer toes, heel spurs and plantar fasciitis, and last but not least, back pain and
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
Flip-flops have gained a lot of popularity in the last few years. There are so many colours, metallic finishes, wedges, platforms and patterns available. For many of us flip-flops are “the” shoe of the summer and with them being relatively inexpensive, we can’t get enough of them! However, there are a lot of reasons why flip-flops can cause damage to
There are many tips on heel pain online, so how do these relate to you and your feet? Heel pain can be quite complex and it is not always due to plantar fasciitis. There are other structures around your heel that can become inflamed and cause discomfort. Your podiatrist will be able to assess your feet and give you advice