About children’s podiatry

Our podiatrists are experienced in treating children of all ages. This includes babies and infants.

Throughout your child’s life developmental changes can cause their feet and gait cycle to change dramatically. Remember, pain in a child’s foot or ankle is never normal. Any pain that lasts more than a few days, or that is severe enough to limit the child’s ability to walk should be evaluated by a podiatrist.

All children grow at different rates and sometimes you may be concerned if their feet and legs are growing right. If your child is knock-kneed, Pigeon-toed, their feet are rolling in or something just isn’t right, please make an appointment for one of our highly experienced podiatrists to assess their movement, gait and determine if any intervention is required. Intervention may include simple exercises, orthotics/splints or just great footwear advice.

We are often asked “When should my child see a podiatrist?”

  • Before they start school – to ensure they are getting the best start
  • If they are complaining about any aches or pains in their feet and legs
  • If they fall over easily when walking or running
  • If something just doesn’t look right
  • If they have inherited your problem feet

You should see your podiatrist if your child:

  • complains of ongoing pain
  • favours one leg over another when walking
  • is in-toeing or out-toeing
  • has hypermobility (extreme flexibility)
  • has flat feet beyond the age of five years
  • suddenly changes the way they walk
  • isn’t walking at all by two years of age
  • has abnormally shaped toes
  • has ingrown toenails (that persist or are painful)
  • has bunions or other deformities.

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