Childrens' Foot Problems

Most children will run, play and walk with ease, so if your child seems to decreasing activities, this may be a sign that there is pain or a problem somewhere. At Sally Pembery Associates we are keen to ensure that if there is an issue with your child’s feet or natural growth pattern, that this is picked up early and corrective action taken where possible. As children grow from toddlers to teenagers, normal alignment changes occur in their legs, so they may appear to be a little “knock kneed” or “bowlegged.” Children usually develop an adult-like structure and will have grown out of these stages around the age of 9. These changes may be of concern to parents, who may then seek a professional opinion from a podiatrist. However, most children’s lower extremities follow a predictable pattern. Checking your child’s feet regularly around the nails and for infections, or verruca’s or for arch or heel pain is also highly recommended. For expert advice and assistance in relation to all childhood foot problems please call us to discuss your concerns

• In toeing
• Tip Toe walking
• Flat feet
• Out toeing
• Heel pain
• Severs Disease
• Osgood-Schlatters Disease
• Verruca
• Ingrowing toenails 
• Sweaty feet 

• Change in your child’s activity level
• Not wanting to do a certain activity or sport
• Your child being more prone to tripping or falling
• Pain, burning or throbbing in the heels or arch of foot or knees.
• Swelling or stiffness in a part of the foot or lower limb 
• Pain or tingling & numbness in the toes or foot
• The knee may click or lock.
• Pain int the knee when bending your knee.
• A stiffness and a crunching sensation in any joint.
• Limited flexibility in an area of the foot or lower limb
• Callus or corns forming anywhere on the feet