At Care Podiatry, we provide specialized care for pediatric foot and ankle conditions, focusing on the unique needs of growing children. From common concerns like flat feet and walking issues to sports injuries, our team evaluates your child’s foot development and movement patterns to ensure proper growth and function. Our goal is to keep your child active, comfortable, and on the right path to healthy feet.
Children’s feet and ankles are at a developing stage. It means their feet are very different from those of adults. Pediatric foot and ankle conditions need specialized checkups and treatment. Most problems in children are related to growth plates or developmental variations, which require early diagnosis and proper management.
These occur when the arch of the foot collapses due to standing or walking. The flexible flat feet are most common in children and are painless.
A congenital condition in which a baby’s foot is twisted inward or downward. Early treatment with casting or bracing can correct the position and improve mobility.
The condition occurs when two or more bones in the foot fuse together. It leads to stiffness, pain, and less mobility.
A common cause of heel pain in active children and adolescents is inflammation of the growth plate in the heel.
It is an extra bone in the inner foot that leads to pain, irritation, and swelling.
Baby’s feet are soft at this age. They usually look flat because there is a layer of fat on the bottom of the foot. It is completely normal.
When children grow and start walking and running, the muscles in their feet become stronger. The arch of the foot slowly starts to form, and their walking style becomes more stable.
The bones and shape of the feet become more developed. The reason is that children are more active and play sports at this age, so there are more chances of foot or ankle injuries.
Teenagers go through growth stages. They develop problems such as heel pain or small stress fractures, especially when they are active in sports.
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