Participation in sport and being physically active are important in the development of young people. Chronic pain can deter children from playing their sport.
It is common for parents to question whether their child walks “normally” or if that is just “growing pains”.
If you have concerns about posture, gait, or abnormal aches and pains, having an assessment with a podiatrist can be paramount to determine the correct course of management.
- Heel pain (Sever’s aka Calcaneal Apophysitis)
- Knee pain (Osgood-Schlatters)
- In-toeing (pigeon toeing)
- Flat feet
- Ingrown nails
- Warts
- Accessory bones
- Osteochondroses
- Tarsal coalitions
- Metatarsus Adductus
- Club foot
- Juvenile arthritis
- Bunions
- Toe walking
- Curly toes
- Knock knees
- Coordination issues
- Ankle sprains
