Children’s Foot Conditions
ProMed Podiatry knows how important it is for feet to develop correctly as the earlier an intervention is implemented, the better the chance of success.
Whether a parent is seeking a general check-up for peace of mind, or would like us to investigate a particular concern, our podiatrists will provide the right advice and the best management for their child’s feet.
ProMed Podiatry provides a complete range of services for children of all ages, and tailored to the individual child.
Our Pediatric Podiatry Services include:
General foot checks
Assessment, treatment and advice on the following children’s conditions:
- Foot, ankle, shin, knee and toe pain
- Injury rehabilitation and prevention
- Ingrown and fungal nails
- Severs disease
- Osgood Schlatter’s disease
- Warts
- Digital deformities e.g. webtoes, overlapping toes
Problems with walking including:
- Slow to start children
- Toe walkers
- Pigeon toeing
- Club foot (congenital talipes equinovarus)
- Metatarsus adductus
- Flatfoot (calcaneovalgus)
Diagnosis and Management of lower limb complications of Childhood conditions including:
- Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
- Down syndrome
- Child onset Diabetes (education and preventative care)
A check up with a Podiatrist at ProMed is recommended if:
- You notice uneven shoe wear
- You notice skin rashes, hard skin lumps or bumps on your child’s feet
- Your child complains of recurrent pain in the feet or legs which also increases with activity
- Your child walks on their tip toes
- Your child’s walk does not look symmetrical
- You have any other concerns about your child’s feet
Please call our friendly staff to book an appointment for your Child’s Foot Assessment on 07 5522 1230 or Book Online.