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KIDS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN!
Parents just wanna protect. We know what it’s like looking after littlies. You hurt when they hurt, you have fun when they do, your heart breaks when anything bad happens to them. We know because we are parents too. Do you sometimes wonder if a podiatrist can help with your child’s pain?
Here at your local podiatrist, we help feet of all shapes and sizes. When it comes to your child, we want to provide you with the best possible care!
Your little tackers run around all day long and while exercise is important to living a healthy lifestyle, due to still being in the development stage your child is at increased risk of experiencing ankle and foot pain. Sometimes podiatrists are needed, other times not… We want to make it easier for you to know when to call us!
TAKE THIS 3 MINUTE QUIZ TO FIND
1. Flat Feet
Kids are still developing, and it is quite common for them to have arches that differ from a fully grown adult. If they are not experiencing pain in everyday activities, there is no need for treatment
2. Ankle & Foot Sprains
These injuries are common in highly active youngsters who play sports like soccer or football. Sprains occur when the ligaments connected to the bones are stretched farther than they should be. This is particularly dangerous if they impact your child’s developing bones and cartilage, resulting in growth plate fractures. HOWEVER, these often heal without too much of a problem, but it’s important to monitor the injury to avoid any future complications.
3. Severs Disease
AKA “painful heel syndrome” is also common in kids who have overused the heel bone. This condition affects the growth plate in your child’s foot, causing constant pain beneath or at the back of the heel. If your child complains of heel pain, it’s a good idea to seek treatment to avoid limping and other long-term effects of the condition.
4. Bunions
Bumps on the inside of the ball of your child’s foot, it could be bunions. Caused by the increased motion of the arch region, bunions can cause consistent pain and limit the activities and sports your child participates in. If your child has bunions, there are minimally invasive, growth plate procedures to correct the condition.
5. Stress Fractures
Stress fractures and tendonitis are overuse injuries that are most common in older adolescents who are extremely active in sports like soccer or gymnastics. These injuries don’t pose any risk to your child’s growth plate, but they do inflict pain and discomfort in the affected area. If left untreated, these injuries can sideline your child from his or her sports activities. Luckily, there are ways to avoid these overuse injuries by making sure your child rests his or her feet after practices and competitions.
If your child is experiencing foot pain, kindly contact us on (08) 9362 3668 or click here to find the closest podiatrist near you!
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