Children Feet
Toe walking – Many children take time to develop what we would call a normal walking style and sometimes habits such as tip toeing can be noticeable for several months before they out-grow it. Some children, and it is not always clear why, continue to toe walk as they grow. It’s important to see a healthcare professional if you feel your child is toe-walking longer than they should as early intervention can be much more effective than trying to deal with the issue several months or years later. A Podiatrist can help advise you about whether your child’s toe-walking needs monitoring or further investigation by another professional.
Curely toes – These are very common in children and most of the time do not pose an issue. If your child is suffering with pain or you are concerned there are techniques and treatments to help prevent further curling or even reverse the deformity. A Podiatrist can review and assess the deformity and advise treatment. (there are loads of photos of curly toes on the net).
In-toeing – This is one of the most common paediatric conditions. Whilst it rarely requires treatment, it can be a cause of concern for many parents, particularly if your child is tripping often. All that is often required is reassurance that the condition will improve without any treatment, but we may give you advice about choosing certain footwear or your child avoiding certain sitting positions as this may aggravate the problem.
Flat feet – All children have a very low or flat arch in the early years. This is entirely normal and usually changes naturally over time. Feet are all shapes and sizes and there is huge variation of what is considered normal. Flat feet don’t usually require any treatment, unless of course your child is experiencing pain, in which case a Podiatrist will investigate the cause of this and advise appropriate treatment.
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