Children’s Feet
Understanding Sever’s Disease
Sever’s disease might sound alarming, but with the right information and care, it’s a condition that can be easily managed. Whether you’re experiencing symptoms yourself, or you’re just keen on expanding your knowledge, this blog is tailored to demystify Sever’s disease. What is Sever’s Disease? Sever’s disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis, is a bone…
Read MoreTips for kids foot health
Children’s feet are not the same as adults feet. Babies and toddlers feet are soft and pliable as the bones are not yet completely formed. This means their feet can be damaged easier than the feet of older children e.g. by shoes that are too tight. Here are some tips for taking care of your…
Read MoreHow do you pick the right school shoes for your child? Copy
Your children’s feet will spend most of their growth period in school shoes. This is why it is so important to seek out sound advice on the correct fitting of school shoes and socks. Whether your child is standing, sitting, walking, running, jumping or skipping; their feet are always on the move. How do you…
Read MoreHow do you pick the right school shoes for your child?
Your children’s feet will spend most of their growth period in school shoes. This is why it is so important to seek out sound advice on the correct fitting of school shoes and socks. Whether your child is standing, sitting, walking, running, jumping or skipping; their feet are always on the move. How do you…
Read MoreOrthotics: How do I know if my child needs them?
Parents worry about their children and want to make sure everything is okay. We are commonly asked about children’s development and what is normal. Parents want to make sure their children’s feet are growing with the correct alignment and not causing any developmental issues. What kind of conditions in children might require orthotics? – Flat…
Read MoreSchool Shoes: How to Pick the Best Shoe for Your Child
The annual back-to-school frenzy throws us lots of decision-making dilemmas, one of them being finding ‘school-suitable’ shoes. We can’t help make your mornings less hectic, but this we can help with! Read on to find out more about choosing the right shoe! Why is ‘just a shoe’ so important? On average, a child will spend…
Read MoreGrowing Feet – One Pair to Last a Lifetime!
Children’s feet differ from those of adults, as they are not yet fully formed. At six months of age the foot is still mostly cartilage; in fact, the last bone doesn’t begin to form until children are about three years old. By 18 years, most of the bones are fully formed. Babies Baby feet only…
Read MoreChildren’s Feet – One Pair to last a lifetime
Article written by Sarah Youngson, ProMed Podiatrist Being a mother myself I am more aware of the never-ending concern over my child’s development and progress and overall health. As my son has recently been learning to walk, run, jump and climb in the last few months, I have now begun the endless cycle of new…
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